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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It said this is done by "advising them to consult their government's official travel advisories as part of their decision-making process. Our approach is consistent globally."

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Videogames, with their virtual worlds and continuous decision-making, were one promising avenue.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

“We are scaling practical uses of automation, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to streamline processes, improve decision-making and enhance both client service and internal efficiency,” Winters said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

More than a year after the deadly Eaton fire swept through Altadena, killing 19 people, a new, outside review of firefighters’ decision-making concluded “there was no failure” by L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

I’m not sure if it’s because of adrenaline or just plain bad decision-making, but I decide I’m not going to let this thing beat us.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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