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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So decision-making happens quickly and with a lot of urgency, and that’s been a really fun place to be in an industry that’s being highly disrupted. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 30 June 2026 Her work focuses on financial leadership, profit optimization, and increasing business valuation through strategic decision-making. Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 While bouncing between the G League and the NBA, James worked with coaches on developing his shooting confidence, quick decision-making and defensive ability. Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 The World Health Organization’s definition of adolescence from 10-19 years of age is not a categorization routinely used for surgical decision-making. Kavitha Ranganathan, STAT, 29 June 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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