Synonyms

decision-making

American

[dih-sizh-uhn-mey-king] / dɪˈsɪʒ ənˌmeɪ kɪŋ /

Or decision making or decisionmaking

noun

the act or process of making choices or decisions with a group of people, especially in business or politics (often used attributively).

decision-making skills.

Other Word Forms

decision-maker

noun

Etymology

Origin of decision-making

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

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Decision making is something that comes under the microscope at the moments of the most intensity.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Decision making is complex and still not fully understood, especially when weighing short- versus long-term benefits or costs.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2024

To Helton, any penalty can fall under three categories: Decision making, fundamental technique or administrative.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2018

Decision making often falls through cracks that divide the central government, 29 states and seven union territories.

From New York Times • Sep. 27, 2018

Decision making in the civilizations reported by history has been chiefly in the hands of specially privileged minorities.

From Civilization and Beyond Learning from History by Nearing, Scott

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