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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After six weeks of back and forth, Live Nation declined to answer my specific questions about accessibility decision-making, vendors, budgeting, feedback evaluation, and accountability. — Maribeth Romslo, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026 This makes the decision-making process a lot easier for prospective cardholders, but what if you were really invested in earning that Bilt Cash? — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026 Simply threatening them can change decision-making in the halls of power. — Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2026 This game was fast-paced, and Crevier’s puck handling and decision-making weren’t sharp enough to keep up at times. — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 28 Oct. 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 3 Nov. 2026.

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