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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

Derived Forms

decidingly

adverb

Etymology

Origin of deciding

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

Example Sentences

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Deciding which areas of performance to evaluate and which individual metrics to choose is full of subjective judgments about what will matter most in the years ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Deciding to be the cool girl, I slid into the not-quite-clean seat and took a deep breath.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Deciding to go for proven players would certainly limit United's options, and ultimately increase the finances attached to those deals.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

It sounds like you would need both of these documents to handle the tasks in front of you: Deciding how your mom is cared for and how you’re going to pay for it.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

Deciding that the moonlight must be bleaching it, Celaena shielded the spot with her hand.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

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