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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Iraola’s dismissal came as a surprise to a number of his players, although Catala, who later managed Larnaca, explains that there is a volatility to decision-making in Cyprus if form deteriorates. Andy Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 Technology has advanced by leaps and bounds with the arrival of AI through intelligent automation, cloud-native capabilities, predictive analysis, digital twins and autonomous decision-making. Ramachander Rao Thallada, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 However, that was found not to be a part of the DOJ's decision-making, according to the latest court documents. Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 The court order says that Texas law governs the child's parentage, the child's protection, and medical decision-making for the child. Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 11 Aug. 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 Aug. 2026.

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