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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Escape from the Palisades: Split-second decision-making, confusing responses. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025 Leaders who neglect their mental well-being risk burnout, diminished decision-making capabilities and strained relationships. Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025 And unlike traditional towers, remote systems may not provide the same clarity, especially in poor weather conditions, making quick decision-making more difficult. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025 Economic policy changes under the Trump administration, such as potential tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, have added layers of complexity to the Fed’s decision-making process. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 29 Jan. 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 15 Feb. 2025.

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