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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“I am thrilled about AI,” Dalios said, noting that Bridgewater was set up to harness computing power and decision-making.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Uefa's definition of "control", "decisive influence" and "shared decision-making" is broad.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

It promotes deliberation and reasoned decision-making resulting in lengthy opinions that explain the justices’ rationale and provide guidance for lower courts in future cases.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

The automation of complex decision-making promises a seismic boom in global productivity and understanding, but it also threatens a historic displacement of labor and introduces risks to economic and national security.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Unless the pace of decision-making accelerated, he knew, the fair would fall irreparably behind schedule, yet if anything the barriers to efficiency were increasing in size and number.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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