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

“You just cannot use race as a factor in your decision-making, full stop. We certainly believe it is unconstitutional,” Buzzetti said.

From Salon

Randrianirina has not explained the motivation for the mass sackings, but leaders of the Gen Z movement, whose grassroots mobilisation helped bring the military leader to power, have called for more inclusiveness in the transition process and greater representation in decision-making structures.

From BBC

Chinese officials have warned about potential security issues with OpenClaw, given its autonomous decision-making and ability to access system and external resources.

From The Wall Street Journal

But good statecraft consists not only of bold decision-making and efficient execution.

From The Wall Street Journal

Moreover, the economy is an abstract concept for many Americans, often making their judgments about its overall health wrong, as humans are not purely rational in their political decision-making.

From Salon

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