decision

[dih-sizh-uhn]

noun

the act or process of deciding; determination, as of a question or doubt, by making a judgment: They must make a decision between these two contestants.

the act of or need for making up one's mind: This is a difficult decision.

something that is decided; resolution: She made a poor decision when she dropped out of school.

a judgment, as one formally pronounced by a court: It is the decision of this court that the appeal is granted.

the quality of being decided; firmness: He spoke with decision and calm authority.

the final score in any sport or contest: The decision was 5 to 4 in favor of the home team.

Boxing. the awarding of a victory in a match not decided by a knockout or technical knockout, usually through a vote of the referee and judges.

verb (used with object)

Boxing. to win a victory over (one's opponent) by a point score rather than a knockout.

Origin of decision

1425–75; late Middle English decisioun < Middle French < Latin dēcīsiōn- (stem of dēcīsiō) literally, a cutting off, equivalent to dēcīs(us) (past participle of dēcīdere; see decide) + -iōn- -ion

Related formsde·ci·sion·al, adjectivenon·de·ci·sion, nounpre·de·ci·sion, nounre·de·ci·sion, nounsub·de·ci·sion, noun

Synonyms for decision

4. ruling, verdict, finding, decree.

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British Dictionary definitions for decisioned

decision

noun

a judgment, conclusion, or resolution reached or given; verdict

the act of making up one's mind

firmness of purpose or character; determination

Derived Formsdecisional, adjective

Word Origin for decision

C15: from Old French, from Latin dēcīsiō, literally: a cutting off; see decide

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Word Origin and History for decisioned

decision

mid-15c., from Middle French décision (14c.), from Latin decisionem (nominative decisio) "a decision, settlement, agreement," noun of action from past participle stem of decidere (see decide). Decision making (adjective, also decision-making) is recorded from 1953.