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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Final Thoughts The proliferation of AI tools is prompting leaders to rethink traditional hierarchies and decision-making processes.
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Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
However, when a 35 second delay was inserted into the decision-making process, paralleling the real-life situation, testing on flight simulators demonstrated that Captain Sullenberger’s decision was indeed the right one, saving countless lives.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
But in 2025, the decision-making process is evolving.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Veering outside the traditional Fed decision-making parameters would pose further questions for the next chair's credibility.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 9 July 2025
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Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
However, when a 35 second delay was inserted into the decision-making process, paralleling the real-life situation, testing on flight simulators demonstrated that Captain Sullenberger’s decision was indeed the right one, saving countless lives.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
But in 2025, the decision-making process is evolving.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Veering outside the traditional Fed decision-making parameters would pose further questions for the next chair's credibility.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 9 July 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 21 Jul. 2025.
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