First Known Use: 15th century
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1decision
noun de·ci·sion \di-ˈsi-zhən\
: a choice that you make about something after thinking about it : the result of deciding
: the ability to make choices quickly and confidently
: the particular end of a legal or official argument : a legal or official judgment
Full Definition of DECISION
1
a : the act or process of deciding b : a determination arrived at after consideration : conclusion <make a decision>
2
: a report of a conclusion <a 5-page decision>
3
: promptness and firmness in deciding : determination <acting with decision>
4
a : win; specifically : a victory in boxing decided on points <a unanimous decision> b : a win or loss officially credited to a pitcher in baseball <has five wins in eight decisions>
— de·ci·sion·al \-ˈsi-zhnəl, -ˈsi-zhə-nəl\ adjective
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Origin of DECISION
Middle English decisioun, from Middle French, from Latin decision-, decisio, from decidere to decide
Related to DECISION
- Synonyms
- award, call, conclusion, deliverance, determination, diagnosis, judgment (or judgement), opinion, resolution, verdict
- Antonyms
- hesitation, indecision, indecisiveness, irresoluteness, irresolution, vacillation
Rhymes with DECISION
2decision
verb
Definition of DECISION
transitive verb
: to win a decision over (a boxing opponent)
First Known Use of DECISION
1943
Rhymes with DECISION
DECISION Defined for Kids
decision
noun de·ci·sion \di-ˈsi-zhən\
Definition of DECISION for Kids
1
: the act or result of making a choice especially after careful thought <“… I have come to a very important decision. These are the wrong sort of bees.” — A. A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh>
2
: the ability to make choices quickly and confidently <She was a leader of courage and decision.>
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