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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China is known for deep conservatism in archaeological decision-making, particularly with politically symbolic sites.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
Redick didn’t go as far as to say the Lakers’ decision-making in those moments was concerning, since the decisions aren’t easy.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025
University of Georgia head coach Kirby Smart publicly addressed for the first time the shoplifting arrests of two UGA football players, calling their actions a case of poor decision-making.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
But, Husser said, the survey suggested there’s widespread confusion about how school funding and decision-making happens.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
Redick didn’t go as far as to say the Lakers’ decision-making in those moments was concerning, since the decisions aren’t easy.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025
University of Georgia head coach Kirby Smart publicly addressed for the first time the shoplifting arrests of two UGA football players, calling their actions a case of poor decision-making.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
But, Husser said, the survey suggested there’s widespread confusion about how school funding and decision-making happens.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 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 27 Dec. 2025.
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