de·ci·sion

[dih-sizh-uhn]
noun
1.
the act or process of deciding; determination, as of a question or doubt, by making a judgment: They must make a decision between these two contestants.
2.
the act of or need for making up one's mind: This is a difficult decision.
3.
something that is decided; resolution: He made a poor decision.
4.
a judgment, as one formally pronounced by a court.
5.
the quality of being decided; firmness: He spoke with decision.
6.
the final score in any sport or contest: The decision was 5 to 4 in favor of the home team.
7.
Boxing. the awarding of a victory in a match not decided by a knockout or technical knockout, usually through a vote of the referee and judges.
verb (used with object)
8.
Boxing. to win a victory over (one's opponent) by a point score rather than a knockout.
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Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English decisioun < Middle French < Latin dēcīsiōn- (stem of dēcīsiō) literally, a cutting off, equivalent to dēcīs(us) (past participle of dēcīdere; see decide) + -iōn- -ion

Related forms
de·ci·sion·al, adjective
non·de·ci·sion, noun
pre·de·ci·sion, noun
re·de·ci·sion, noun
sub·de·ci·sion, noun

Synonyms
4. ruling, verdict, finding, decree.
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decision (dɪˈsɪʒən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—n
1.  a judgment, conclusion, or resolution reached or given; verdict
2.  the act of making up one's mind
3.  firmness of purpose or character; determination
 
[C15: from Old French, from Latin dēcīsiō, literally: a cutting off; see decide]
 
de'cisional
 
—adj

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decision
mid-15c., from M.Fr. decision, from L. decisionem (nom. decisio); see decide. Decision making (adj., also decision-making) is recorded from 1953.
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Example sentences
At all events, a definite decision will be reached during the next few years.
Although many wolf biologists back the decision, not all wildlife advocates are
  cheering the pending status change.
Of course, nature makes the ultimate decision as to when the buds will open.
But he hasn't been in a high-pressure situation where he's had to make a
  serious decision, either.
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