de·ci·sion
di-ˈsi-zhən 
1
a
: the act or process of deciding
the moment of decision has come
b
: a determination arrived at after consideration : conclusion
made the decision to attend graduate school
2
: a report of a conclusion
a 5-page decision
a Supreme Court decision
3
: promptness and firmness in deciding : determination
acting with decision
4
a
: win
specifically, combat sports
: a victory based on points awarded
Former heavyweight champion kickboxer Sterling (Cash) McCallum took a unanimous decision over Cesar Rendon in an eight-round standard bout in Phoenix … —
New York Times
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b
baseball
: a win or loss officially credited to a pitcher
has five wins in eight decisions
decisioned; decisioning; decisions
combat sports
: to win by being awarded more points than (an opponent)
… he hasn't won an important fight since he decisioned Duran on Jan. 30, 1982.—William Nack
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Examples of decision in a Sentence
Noun
She announced her decision to go to medical school.
Have you made a decision?
He based his decision on facts, not emotions.
She made a conscious decision to leave the painting unfinished.
We need someone who will act with decision even under pressure.
The U.S. Supreme Court's 1954 decision brought an end to racial segregation in public schools.
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Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
But when the second match begins, Robby makes the executive decision to tag Kenny in over Eli, leading Kenny to score two points and earn the win.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
Victoria Edel, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Wise decisions: Sticking in Britain, Max sat down with Theresa Wise ahead of the Royal Television Society Convention next week.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2024
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Noun
When a city’s leadership makes the decision, divisive and expensive referenda can be avoided, Newbrun wrote.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
But when the second match begins, Robby makes the executive decision to tag Kenny in over Eli, leading Kenny to score two points and earn the win.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
Verb
In a Rolling Stone interview with singer Zach Bryan, published on Oct. 16, the two musicians discussed the next album Bryan is working on and decisions the 28-year-old would make about songs.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Wise decisions: Sticking in Britain, Max sat down with Theresa Wise ahead of the Royal Television Society Convention next week.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decision. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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decision
noun
de·ci·sion
di-ˈsi-zhən
: an authoritative determination (as a decree or judgment) made after consideration of facts or law
also
: a report or document containing such a determination see also memorandum decision compare disposition, finding, holding, judgment, opinion, ruling, verdict
Note: A decision, while being an authoritative determination of a disputed issue, does not have to be a final determination closing the case. Some interlocutory decisions may be appealed.
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