Decision meaning in English

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Definition

(to make) a decision: (to make) a choice, a judgment, a conclusion, a verdict noun
to decide to make up one's mind, to choose, to elect
to make an informed decision to make an educated choice

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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