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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Contemporary Examples of decisioning

But for the next few weeks, as we prepare for The Decision II: The Decisioning, all eyes are going to be on LeBron.
Where Free Agent LeBron James Will Take His Talents Next
Robert Silverman
June 24, 2014

British Dictionary definitions for decisioning

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 decisioning

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.