Synonyms

deciding

American

[dih-sahy-ding] / dɪˈsaɪ dɪŋ /

adjective

that settles a question or dispute or leads to a final decision; determining; decisive.

the deciding vote; The weather will be the deciding factor as to whether we have the picnic or not.

Other Word Forms

decidingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of deciding

First recorded in 1650–60; decide + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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When asked to respond to his comments, Uefa said that its disciplinary body will assess reports from Tuesday's game before deciding on any next steps, including a possible charge for the former Leeds player.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“With the pitching market in this world, Julio could play in a minute. But I think it’s about him deciding if it’s something he wants to go do right now.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

But there are important things to consider before deciding on a car without actually seeing it in person, especially if you’re hunting for a used car on a budget.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

So, I'm desperate to go, in whatever role the manager would want me for; whether that's starting or deciding games late on.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

But the lady had endless trouble deciding what to say; she kept starting and stopping and rewording what Penelope had already written down, until page after page was ruined and had to be copied afresh.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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