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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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
My past experiences and expertise dictate every aspect of my decision-making.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2025
Such efforts aim to make countries less vulnerable to sudden changes in any single bilateral relationship and give them more options and greater autonomy in foreign policy decision-making.
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
While effective meetings can support employee engagement, alignment and decision-making, people are often roped into meetings that feel unnecessary.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
My past experiences and expertise dictate every aspect of my decision-making.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2025
Such efforts aim to make countries less vulnerable to sudden changes in any single bilateral relationship and give them more options and greater autonomy in foreign policy decision-making.
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
While effective meetings can support employee engagement, alignment and decision-making, people are often roped into meetings that feel unnecessary.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 15 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 23 Dec. 2025.
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