Definition of decision
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: the act or process of deciding
the moment of decision has come
b
: a determination arrived at after consideration : conclusion
made the decision to attend graduate school
2
: a report of a conclusion
a 5-page decision a Supreme Court decision
3
: promptness and firmness in deciding : determination
acting with decision
4a
: win
specifically, combat sports
: a victory based on points awarded
Former heavyweight champion kickboxer Sterling (Cash) McCallum took a unanimous decision over Cesar Rendon in an eight-round standard bout in Phoenix … — New York Times
b
baseball
: a win or loss officially credited to a pitcher
has five wins in eight decisions
decision
verb
decisioned; decisioning; decisions
Definition of decision (Entry 2 of 2)
combat sports
: to win by being awarded more points than (an opponent)
… he hasn't won an important fight since he decisioned Duran on Jan. 30, 1982.— William Nack
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