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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Weiss’s takeover of CBS News and her editorial decision-making have led to spats with the network’s top talent that have spilled into public view.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

That legitimacy is something to be carefully considered and incorporated into the court’s decision-making.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

And if you've got work or studies to do then concentration, decision-making, creativity and productivity all take "a nosedive" says Foster.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

The study concluded that politically diverse management teams were ideologically and cognitively more flexible, which contributed to better investment decision-making.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

Unless the pace of decision-making accelerated, he knew, the fair would fall irreparably behind schedule, yet if anything the barriers to efficiency were increasing in size and number.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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