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

This approach takes decision-making out of the bureaucracy and puts it where it belongs, with the patient and the physician.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 2026

In concert with Fed Governors Wayne Angell and Manuel Johnson, Greenspan adopted a more rules-based approach to policy, with real-world market prices influencing decision-making.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Grace Mausser, a DSA co-chair, highlighted the decision-making process in the group, which is rooted in membership votes.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

The former civil servant said as a result of slow decision-making, she believed that Northern Ireland should have a number of metro mayors, like in England, with more authority to take regional decisions.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Professionals encourage and support environments that produce trust by demonstrating integrity through ethical and inclusive decision-making.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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