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

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Since then, investors have learned enough about Trump’s decision-making to disregard the chatter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Sky Sports says the process involves so many bodies, including clubs and the police, that much of the decision-making is taken out of their hands.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

It was such a baffling overture that Xi suspected it was an impulsive gesture, said people close to Beijing’s decision-making.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Paul had developed her organization without support from the national board, and she wasn’t eager to hand over the bank account and her decision-making power.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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