Logic. (of an axiom, proposition, etc.) having the property that its consistency or inconsistency with the axioms of a given logical system is determinable.
de·cide (dĭ-sīd') v.
de·cid·ed, de·cid·ing, de·cides
v.
tr.
To settle conclusively all contention or uncertainty about: decide a case; decided the dispute in favor of the workers.
To make up one's mind about: decide what to do.
To influence or determine the outcome of: A few votes decided the election.
To cause to make or reach a decision.
v.
intr.
To pronounce a judgment; announce a verdict.
To make up one's mind.
[Middle English deciden, from Old French decider, from Latin dēcīdere, to cut off, decide : dē-, de- + caedere, to cut; see kaə-id- in Indo-European roots.] de·cid·a·bil'i·ty n., de·cid'a·ble adj., de·cid'er n.
Synonyms: These verbs mean to come to a decision. Decide is the least specific: "If two laws conflict with each other, the courts must decide on the operation of each" (John Marshall). Determine often involves somewhat narrower issues: A jury will determine the verdict. Settle stresses finality of decision: "The lama waved a hand to show that the matter was finally settled in his mind" (Rudyard Kipling). Rule implies that the decision is handed down by someone in authority: The committee ruled that changes in the curriculum should be implemented. Conclude suggests that a decision, opinion, or judgment has been arrived at after careful consideration: She concluded that the criticism was unjust. Resolve stresses the exercise of choice in making a firm decision: I resolved to lose weight.
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