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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The anniversary comes at a time when Poland continues to strengthen its position as one of the European Union’s fastest-growing economies and seeks a greater voice in global economic decision-making. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 Patients, boards, markets, and peers all exert pressure to act to address uncertainty, triggering one of the most powerful and least examined forces in high-stakes decision-making. James G. Naples, Fortune, 27 June 2026 Communication, perseverance and decision-making are essential to making communities work. Kenneth Okeke, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 So then the real big decision-making. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 26 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 1 Jul. 2026.

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