decision

noun

di-ˈsi-zhən How to pronounce decision (audio)
Definition of decisionnext
1
as in opinion
a position arrived at after consideration after much deliberation, we made a decision about what to have on our pizza

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2
as in determination
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose acted with swift decision

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Recent Examples of decision Making the decision to leave Lake Mary and get on the field a year earlier has obviously been beneficial. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 Though, some have noted Warsh could remain tight-lipped ahead of the Fed's monetary policy decision ahead of September. — Lee Ying Shan,ananya Chetia, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 In August, Wells Fargo asked the court to toss out the decision. — Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026 Anywhere between two and four of them will be eligible to play in the opener, which has obviously complicated the decision for Fleck and Da Prato. — CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for decision
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decision
  1. opinion
  2. determination
  3. verdict
  4. decisiveness
  5. conclusion
  6. resolve
Noun
  • The family explored private healthcare for another opinion, but the first consultation didn’t go to plan.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The ruling Thursday said the newspaper did not have sufficient cause to terminate Karen Attiah, who at the time was the last Black full-time member of the Post’s opinion desk.
    — Corey Williams, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of opinion
Noun
  • The sheriff’s office later declined to say why that determination was made, when the remains were found or who found them when asked by CNN.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The United States has extremely capable engineers, manufacturing expertise and a lot of determination.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of determination
Noun
  • Hochman called Monday’s verdict an important step toward justice and accountability.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Glenn Close has given her final verdict on All’s Fair costar Kim Kardashian, after their ensemble legal drama debuted to scathing reviews that, according to a new social media post, still plague the latter.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of verdict
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  • Black got the start and ran for 33 yards on eight carries, showing the decisiveness and explosiveness the 49ers liked about him during his time helping Indiana win a national championship last season.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • At times, Arsenal have lacked the decisiveness to move players on, even when the timing is uncomfortable.
    — Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of decisiveness
Noun
  • When the commission came to the same conclusion, the condo association appealed once again to Miami-Dade Circuit Court.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
  • That’s the conclusion of new survey of 5,693 frontline workers and managers out of Dayforce, which finds that frontline productivity suffers due to disconnected information and workflows.
    — Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of conclusion
Noun
  • Despite his resolve to be gentler and kinder than Cotton, Hank still struggles to articulate his unconditional love to his son, Bobby.
    — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Aug. 2026
  • After surviving a ferocious first half to trail only 13-12, the All Blacks' resolve hardened by new coach Dave Rennie and age-old ability to produce something from nothing turned a tense contest into a rout by five tries to South Africa's one.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
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“Decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decision. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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