course of action

noun phrase

: the actions to be taken
We're trying to determine the best course of action at this point.

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In cybersecurity, that could mean putting teams through realistic scenarios where AI recommends a course of action and employees must evaluate the recommendation and decide when human intervention is necessary. — Haris Pylarinos, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Surgery is the best course of action to help Dart fully recover for the 2027 season. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026 But what was always far less certain than the outcome of this Russian vote, and potentially more significant, is how a fresh veneer of political support would be used and what course of action the Kremlin will push next. — Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 Before anything is purchased, lawmakers have to actually agree on a course of action and pass legislation. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for course of action

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“Course of action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/course%20of%20action. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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