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

Fast breathing and an elevated heart rate are often linked with rapid decision-making.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026

But neither has led through a downturn, and their decision-making isn’t so hot when things are good.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026

"The supervisory board has asked the executive board to develop a model for an evolved decision-making and group structure," the statement said, adding that approval thresholds would be "adjusted accordingly" to align with standard practice.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

"We share the grounds, we share the common rooms, we share responsibilities and decision-making, but we all have our front doors, which I think is important to everybody who chooses to live here."

From BBC ● Aug. 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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