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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Stefanski is now giving rookie Dillon Gabriel a try in hopes that the undersized Oregon product, who relies on a quick release and sound decision-making, can position the Browns to squeak out some close wins.
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The Fed’s decision-making seems more delicate — and more divided — than it’s been in years.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Before universities grew into multibillion-dollar businesses, their decision-making was primarily driven by markers of intellectual prestige, such as scholarly excellence and faculty reputation.
—Chris Wegemer, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
While all major decision-making for the children falls to both parents, the agreement said that if Kidman and Urban cannot come to a consensus, then Kidman has the final decision.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The Fed’s decision-making seems more delicate — and more divided — than it’s been in years.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Before universities grew into multibillion-dollar businesses, their decision-making was primarily driven by markers of intellectual prestige, such as scholarly excellence and faculty reputation.
—Chris Wegemer, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
While all major decision-making for the children falls to both parents, the agreement said that if Kidman and Urban cannot come to a consensus, then Kidman has the final decision.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 7 Oct. 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 12 Oct. 2025.
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