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

Since taking office, Warsh has vowed to reduce or eliminate the amount of forward guidance the Fed provides on its decision-making process, a move that has received mixed reactions.

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

That lawsuit argued that the board wrongfully considered tenant affordability in its 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

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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