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

But at seven public hearings over more than 10 months, Judge Cannon has left an increasingly detailed record of her decision-making skills and judicial temperament.

From New York Times • May 29, 2024

We certainly don't fault them for their bad decision-making skills — we exalt them.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2024

The simulations can help patients practice organizational and decision-making skills learned in cognitive behavioral therapy -- currently the standard treatment -- and desensitize them to the distress they feel when discarding.

From Science Daily • Oct. 16, 2023

“His dad kind of giggled, but you could just tell. The physical tools, the intangibles, the decision-making skills were there. He was the complete package.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2023

It is not hard to see why the England midfielder is cherished by City's fanbase - and not just because he is maturing into an outstanding all-round player with exceptional decision-making skills.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2023

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