Synonyms

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 will use AI to “streamline data synthesis, elevate situational understanding, and augment warfighter decision-making in complex operational environments.”

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

It reportedly performed well across 160 tasks, including decision-making, executive control, and other mental processes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

“I am thrilled about AI,” Dalios said, noting that Bridgewater was set up to harness computing power and decision-making.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

In a blind trust, relevant parties transfer their shares to independent trustees, whereby all the decision-making of the club will rest solely under the control of the third party.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

The old and the new leadership meshed very well, aind the decision-making process was collective as it had been before.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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