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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Radar extends surveillance over longer distances, electro-optical and infrared cameras help identify targets visually, and commanclod software brings those data streams together for faster decision-making. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026 Casting uncertainty over the Fed’s decision-making is the rising violence in Iran. Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 29 July 2026 In these environments, integrity becomes part of everyday decision-making. Rochelle Blease, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 First Amendment experts have previously told USA TODAY that the FCC has limited power to revoke broadcast licenses and doing so over a network’s editorial decision-making would be unconstitutional. Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 28 July 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 2 Aug. 2026.

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