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 nounthe company's decision-making process
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Design a system with 6 key performance areas (such as decision-making speed, team development, strategic focus, etc.).
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The zoo created an FAQ page on its website with additional details about the decision-making process for the transfer, which has been under scrutiny from animal activists and City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, a longtime advocate of the elephants.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
So, while three years to contend remains a substantial amount of time, this CBA has effectively sped up the decision-making process of contending front offices every offseason.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Currie said Trump’s new order falsely purports decision-making power over international waters, citing an outdated law called the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA).
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The zoo created an FAQ page on its website with additional details about the decision-making process for the transfer, which has been under scrutiny from animal activists and City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, a longtime advocate of the elephants.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
So, while three years to contend remains a substantial amount of time, this CBA has effectively sped up the decision-making process of contending front offices every offseason.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Currie said Trump’s new order falsely purports decision-making power over international waters, citing an outdated law called the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA).
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
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 31 May. 2025.
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