decision
/dɪˈsɪʒən/ · di·s·i·z·ion
noun
- The act of deciding. She made the decision to quit her job and travel the world.
- A choice or judgement. It is the decision of the court that movies are protected as free speech.
- Firmness of conviction. After agonizing deliberations, they finally proceeded with decision.
verb
- To defeat an opponent by a decision of the judges, rather than by a knockout. The boxer decided the match with a technical knockout in the fifth round.
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Did you know? The word 'decision' has been used in various contexts, including law, business, and personal life, to denote a choice or judgement made after careful consideration.