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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Elevated to party chief after his predecessor's death in 2024, he has scrapped whole layers of government and abolished ministries and agencies in a bid to speed up official decision-making.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Raya is given a lot of responsibility with the ball at his feet and his passing range and decision-making make Arsenal a better attacking side.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Today’s investment culture is shaped by a 24-hour news cycle and technology that enables instant decision-making.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

This challenge can make decision-making harder and, over time, may contribute to a disconnect from reality.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

But the May 31 meeting was the first time that the idea of a demonstration was placed before a decision-making body of the US government.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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