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

See Examples For:

decision-making

Don’t let taxes drive your decision-making, but don’t ignore them either.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026

The recent appointment of the Hamas chief negotiator, Khalil al-Hayya as overall leader of the group - replacing a five-member council - has simplified decision-making.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

It challenges the idea that prosperity requires us to concentrate decision-making powers in the hands of the few.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026

Colonels represent the Space Force in Pentagon decision-making meetings to which the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps send two-star generals and admirals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 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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