decision-making

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

[ dih-sizh-uhn-mey-king ]

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.

Other Words From

• de·ci·sion-mak·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of decision-making¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

A deeper understanding of wild elephant behavior could inform better conservation decision-making and improve the management of captive elephants, the authors say.

From Science Daily

He loathes every instance when knowledge is linked to power, and know-how informs decision-making.

From Salon

Cognitive tests given to all 50 participants revealed that certain abilities, such as spatial reasoning and rapid decision-making, significantly influenced how effectively a person could guide an AI.

From Science Daily

Findings from this study may be useful to inform conservation decision-making.

From Science Daily

"From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department’s decision-making, and I kept my word even as I have watched my son being selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted," Biden wrote in a statement shared by the White House.

From Salon

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