decision-making

noun

: the act or process of deciding something especially with a group of people
The project will require some difficult decision-making.
All members of the organization have a role in decision-making.
often used before another noun
the company's decision-making process

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The 6-foot-2 Gonzalez, who had played 62 minutes across five sub appearances before Saturday, provides power, decision-making, change of pace and ability to draw defenders in and then combine with others, Knowles said. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026 Malik Willis possesses a strong arm There are plenty of factors that go into whether a quarterback is top shelf, or a run-of-the-mill passer — accuracy, mobility, pocket presence, decision-making, clutch playmaking, leadership — but arm strength is a phenomenal luxury to have. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026 Those close to Disney’s decision-making confirm the Jon Favreau film needs to make $500 to $600 million globally to land in the black. Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026 The changes appear to be an effort to reduce overhead and top-down management within NASA and return more power and decision-making to field centers. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for decision-making

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“Decision-making.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decision-making. Accessed 28 May. 2026.

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