split decision

noun

: a decision in a boxing match reflecting a division of opinion among the referee and judges

Examples of split decision in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At the time, TV stations were lobbying the Federal Communications Commission to relax station ownership rules, a move that occurred Thursday in a split decision. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

After coming up short via split decision against Tagir Ulanbekov in his 2021 UFC debut, Nascimento rattled off four straight victories over Jake Hadley, Carlos Hernandez, Jafel Filho and Cody Durden. — Emma Bussey , Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

The split decision highlights growing tensions within central banks around the world about how to respond to stubbornly high inflation and concerns that the war in Iran will lead to another round of price increases. — ABC News, 30 July 2026

In a split decision, four members of the county’s Land Use and Development Committee recommended Thursday denying the project while three members supported the plan. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for split decision

• cablevision
• circumcision
• imprecision
• indecision
• subdivision
• supervision
• television
• abscission
• collision
• derision
• division
• elision