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What is another word for Decision? – 146 Decision Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    choice selection option verdict judgment resolution conclusion determination finding ruling outcome result upshot settlement agreement compromise consensus verdict pronouncement sentence decree edict mandate order dictate fiat pronouncement sentence arbitration award pronouncement determination adjudication sentence judgment decree finding ruling resolution choice preference pick election preference.

    Meaning of Decision

    A decision is a choice or judgment made after consideration.

    Definitions

    • It is the act of reaching a conclusion or making up one's mind.
    • A decision can also be a formal judgment or verdict, especially in a court of law.
    • It is the quality of being able to make decisions, especially in a confident and effective manner.
    • A decision is the outcome or result of a deliberative process.

    Example Uses

    • The manager made a decision to hire the candidate with the most experience.
    • The jury reached a decision after deliberating for several hours.
    • The company's decision to expand into new markets was a bold move.
    • The coach had to make a tough decision about which player to start in the game.
    • The decision to get married was the best one I ever made.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    indecision indecisiveness uncertainty doubt hesitation ambiguity confusion unclearness vagueness obscurity unclearness indistinctness fuzziness murkiness haziness equivocation evasiveness ambiguity unclearness indefiniteness inconclusiveness indecision irresolution vacillation.

    Related Nouns

    judgment verdict ruling outcome result conclusion finding sentence decree edict mandate order dictate fiat pronouncement arbitration award determination adjudication settlement agreement compromise consensus option choice selection preference pick election.

    Related Verbs

    decide choose select elect pick opt prefer determine adjudicate arbitrate rule judge sentence decree order mandate dictate pronounce award settle agree compromise conclude find resolve.

    Related Adjectives

    decisive conclusive definitive final ultimate absolute categorical unequivocal unambiguous clear distinct explicit firm resolute determined intentional purposeful deliberate thoughtful considered informed rational logical reasonable.