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

Randrianirina has not explained the motivation for the mass sackings, but leaders of the Gen Z movement, whose grassroots mobilisation helped bring the military leader to power, have called for more inclusiveness in the transition process and greater representation in decision-making structures.

From BBC

Chinese officials have warned about potential security issues with OpenClaw, given its autonomous decision-making and ability to access system and external resources.

From The Wall Street Journal

But good statecraft consists not only of bold decision-making and efficient execution.

From The Wall Street Journal

Moreover, the economy is an abstract concept for many Americans, often making their judgments about its overall health wrong, as humans are not purely rational in their political decision-making.

From Salon

Xi has dismissed dozens of senior commanders over the past 2½ years, including five of the six uniformed officers serving under him on the Communist Party’s top military decision-making body.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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