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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That was not enough to save this team on Tuesday, but better fundamental decision-making just might have. Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 This year, the federal court ruling in March that blocked Kennedy’s vaccine advisors also reversed the advisors’ vote for individual decision-making. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026 The four majors also agreed to create a permanent Grand Slam Player Advisory Council, giving players a formal voice in tournament decision-making. Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Dogra has designed a new organizational structure, aimed at reducing management layers, removing duplication and simplifying decision-making. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 Sep. 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 10 Sep. 2026.

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