deciding

American  

[dih-sahy-ding] / dɪˈsaɪ dɪŋ /

adjective

1. 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.

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Other Word Forms

• decidingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of deciding

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

Example Sentences

She wants to be recognized as a whole person, capable of deciding, worthy of compassion and respect.

From Barron's

She went to Folkestone and Dover School of Art but didn't paint at all once she married and had children, deciding to concentrate on raising her family.

From BBC

Schools have to follow the guidelines when deciding on uniform policies for the 2026/27 school year.

From BBC

Carol Gilles said she had thought long and hard before deciding to take part in the documentary.

From BBC

“This means that cadets are not taught what it means to be objectively reasonable, the very standard which the law requires them to meet when deciding whether or not to use deadly force.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• conclusive
• decisive