Decision meaning in English
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Definition
(to make) a decision: (to make) a choice, a judgment, a conclusion, a verdict
to decide to make up one's mind, to choose, to elect
to make an informed decision to make an educated choice
to make an informed decision to make an educated choice
Pronunciation examples
UK: I've decided to become a businesswoman.
US: I can't decide - I hate making decisions.
Examples
- "Congratulations, you've made the decision to grab the brass ring"
- "Your decision to terminate Mrs. Hughes will cost this company 2 months of salary in addition to a generous severance package."
- "Listen Beth, having an abortion is a very big decision."
- "Let's give him the time he needs to research the situation, and I'll make a decision afterwards."
- "One last caller before I make my decision."
- "This is a decision that you should be making together."
- "After watching news reports last week on the outbreak of "fish flu" in Asia, 8-year-old boy Thomas MacKenzie made a bold decision."
- "Donna : Bruno, if you're having such a hard time making decisions, why don't I do the deciding for the rest of the trip?"
- "Sometimes it's very hard to make a decision you feel good about."
- "I have made a decision, however, and rather than follow in my grandfather's footsteps, and live his dream, I've decided to pursue my own dream. Ladies and gentleman, I've decided to become..."
- "Moira : Already Reverend Ned Lipscomb has condemned the decision"
- "Karen Hughes : I'm sorry Ms. Benedict, but I've made my decision."
- "Bethany : Well obviously it's your decision Bruno, and I can see that you are fond of Mr. Oléré."
- "There are many things to consider at the end of the year, and we certainly have some important decisions to make regarding departmental budgets and personnel payroll."
- "Steffi : The buying commission has actually made a decision on our order for this season."
- "Just make a decision, because I have to tell Democracy's mother soon."
- "Bruno : You know Donna, there's always a decision to make."
- "Bruno : I've made my decision Icarus."
- "Well I can't really make a decision on the spot..."
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