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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But law enforcement experts told CNN the dragging incident last summer could have affected his decision-making – though how such an experience impacts law enforcement varies from officer to officer.
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Mark Morales, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
On the whole, higher limits offer better protection, so recognizing the differences in coverage between minimum requirements and real-life needs can inform better decision-making in this regard.
—Ethan M. Stone, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Shared decision-making takes even longer.
—Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Bone support, muscle position, and skin quality all guide decision-making.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
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Mark Morales, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
On the whole, higher limits offer better protection, so recognizing the differences in coverage between minimum requirements and real-life needs can inform better decision-making in this regard.
—Ethan M. Stone, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Shared decision-making takes even longer.
—Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Bone support, muscle position, and skin quality all guide decision-making.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 9 Jan. 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 16 Jan. 2026.
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