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

Some analysts, however, argue that opacity in decision-making creates more uncertainty for markets.

From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026

In it, Burnham writes that by shifting decision-making power out of London, he hopes to bring about the "much-needed sea change in the way Britain is run".

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

AI companies rule the modern world, dominating the economy and shaping our daily decision-making.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

The frontal lobes play an important role in planning, decision-making, and other executive functions, while the occipital lobes are central to visual processing.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026

Despite the fact that Mr. Muhammad, convalescing, could no longer work the daily long hours he had previously worked in Chicago, he was now more than ever burdened with heavy decision-making and administrative duties.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

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