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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There are ways to minimize the risks Studies have linked smoke to people having more trouble with decision-making and other cognitive issues. Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026 In the comments, passengers were quick to commend the crew’s quick decision-making. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 Sebushishe says his team has made massive strides in increasing trust and cooperation from the community by including them in decision-making. Rebecca Schneid, Time, 22 July 2026 As organizations accelerate execution through AI, the real bottleneck has evolved from delivery to decision-making. Antoine Villata, Forbes.com, 22 July 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 26 Jul. 2026.

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