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decision

de·ci·sion

decision

 
 
pronunciation:
dih sI zhn
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act of deciding, or the judgement, choice, or resolution that one has come to after considering a matter.
I can't answer that yet; I'm still in the middle of decision.They've finally made the decision to get married.Have you made any decision about taking that job?Moving here was your decision, not mine.
synonyms:
conclusion, determination, finding, judgment, settlement, verdict
similar words:
arbitration, election, resolution, ruling, sentence, volition, will
definition 2: the quality of determination or resolution.
They accepted the challenge with firm decision.
synonyms:
determination, firmness, perseverance, purpose, resolution, resolve, will power
antonyms:
dubiety, indecision
similar words:
grit, persistence, tenacity, will
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derivation: decisional (adj.)
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