decision-making

American  

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

Or decision making or decisionmaking

noun

1. 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.

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Other Word Forms

• decision-maker
  noun

Etymology

Origin of decision-making

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

decision-making

"Rather, it has exposed fundamental weaknesses in Fifa's consultation and decision-making processes that must now be addressed."

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

Grey matter contains many of the brain cells involved in memory, decision-making, movement, and other essential functions.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026

The ruling Communist Party’s Politburo, China’s top decision-making body, emphasized on Thursday the need to full use of existing policies, suggesting that no big-bang easing is in the pipeline.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

The importance of role clarity is especially clear regarding healthcare decision-making.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

I asked to meet with the attorney general or whatever official had final decision-making authority, and he said that he would see what he could do.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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