decision-making

American  

[dih-sizh-uhn-may-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

On Wednesday, the company added that it also intended to cut 40 percent of management posts to streamline decision-making.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

In an interview with MarketWatch, Feng explained that Graham Capital introduced a profit-taking and stop-loss concept into their decision-making process, rather than slavishly applying what the market suggested.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

On Friday, the Rams waived punt returner Xavier Smith, who fumbled in last season’s NFC championship game and made several decision-making errors against the Broncos.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Modi told the captain that "his courage, patience and quick decision-making saved the lives of so many people" and the whole country was proud of him.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

The big-man has no independent decision-making authority, knows no diplomatic secrets, and can do no more than attempt to sway communal decisions.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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