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

See Examples For:

decision-making

Throughout training camp and preseason practices, McVay repeatedly said the Rams would let Donald go through his decision-making process with no hard timeline.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026

He's asked for written assurances that the commission's decision-making processes are "fair and robust", that they act "independently and impartially" and that they have a plan to "enhance public confidence".

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

“Long-distance travel, particularly to unfamiliar destinations, often requires planning, navigation and adapting to new environments, all of which involve greater decision-making and problem-solving than traveling to familiar or nearby places,” Cole says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

Wednesday also sees the release of US personal consumption expenditure data, the Federal Reserve's favoured gauge of inflation that could play a role in policymakers' decision-making with regard to interest rates.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

But the May 31 meeting was the first time that the idea of a demonstration was placed before a decision-making body of the US government.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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