decision-making

or de·ci·sion mak·ing or de·ci·sion·mak·ing

[ dih-sizh-uhn-mey-king ]

/ dɪˈsɪʒ ənˌmeɪ kɪŋ /

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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.

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Origin of decision-making

First recorded in 1915–20

OTHER WORDS FROM decision-making

de·ci·sion-mak·er, noun

Words nearby decision-making

decimetre, decimus, decinormal, decipher, decision, decision-making, decision procedure, decision support system, decision table, decision theory, decision tree

How to use decision-making in a sentence

Unless there is a court decision that changes our law, we are OK.
Jeb Bush’s Unseen Anti-Gay Marriage Emails|Jackie Kucinich|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Everyone out there who says, “Charlie Hebdo provoked,” is making the same fundamental error.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Our Duty Is to Keep Charlie Hebdo Alive|Ayaan Hirsi Ali|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
As far as I can tell, this magazine spent as much time making fun of French politicians as it did of Muslims or Islam.
Harry Shearer on The Dangerous Business of Satire|Lloyd Grove|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The pulps brought new readers to serious fiction, making it less intimidating with alluring art and low prices.
How Pulp Fiction Saved Literature|Wendy Smith|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST

Other major news outlets made the same decision, hiding behind a misplaced sense of multicultural sensitivity.
Why We Stand With Charlie Hebdo—And You Should Too|John Avlon|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
She looked so sweet when she said it, standing and smiling there in the middle of the floor, the door-way making a frame for her.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
Sleek finds it far harder work than fortune-making; but he pursues his Will-o'-the-Wisp with untiring energy.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
There was no vivacity in his putty-coloured features, but there were promptitude and decision in every abrupt gesture.
Checkmate|Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Aguinaldo withheld his decision until Paterno could report to him the definite opinions of his generals.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
After an hour, however, he reached this decision: He would not go to or call up Mrs. Merley.
The Homesteader|Oscar Micheaux