Decision: meaning, definitions and examples
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decision
[ dɪˈsɪʒn ]
in making choices
A decision is a choice or judgement that you make after a period of consideration. It is the action or process of deciding something or of resolving a question. Decisions can be difficult to make, especially when there are multiple options to choose from.
Synonyms
choice, judgement, resolution.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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decision |
General context when someone comes to a conclusion or makes up their mind.
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choice |
When someone is presented with different options and must pick one.
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judgement |
Typically used when making an assessment or forming an opinion, often in a critical context.
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resolution |
Often used to describe a firm decision to do or not to do something, or the outcome of a conflict or problem.
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Examples of usage
- I have made a decision to accept the job offer.
- She needs to make a decision about which university to attend.
- His decision to move to a new country was a big step.
- We need to come to a decision soon.
in law
In legal terms, a decision refers to a determination reached by a court or tribunal. It is a conclusion or judgment reached after consideration of the facts and arguments presented in a case.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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decision |
Used in various contexts where a choice is made after some consideration, generally more neutral and common in everyday language.
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judgment |
Often used in more formal or legal contexts to refer to an authoritative conclusion. Can also imply an opinion formed after careful thought.
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ruling |
Typically used in legal contexts to refer to an official decision made by a judge or a court.
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verdict |
Specific to legal contexts, especially relating to a jury’s decision in a trial, usually regarding someone's guilt or innocence.
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Examples of usage
- The judge's decision was based on the evidence presented in court.
- The Supreme Court's decision set a new precedent in the legal system.
in computer science
In computing, a decision is a point in a program where a particular choice is made based on certain conditions. It involves selecting a course of action from several alternatives.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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decision |
Used when referring to the act of making up your mind about something after careful thought.
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choice |
Refers to the act of selecting from a range of possible options.
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selection |
Often used when the choice involves picking from a variety of items or people, sometimes implying a careful pick.
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option |
Indicates one among possible alternatives or choices available.
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Examples of usage
- The if-else statement is used in programming to make decisions.
- The decision-making process in algorithms is crucial for the program's functionality.
Translations
Translations of the word "decision" in other languages:
🇵🇹 decisão
- resolução
- escolha
🇮🇳 निर्णय
- फ़ैसला
- निर्णय लेना
🇩🇪 Entscheidung
- Beschluss
- Wahl
🇮🇩 keputusan
- putusan
- pilihan
🇺🇦 рішення
- постанова
- вибір
🇵🇱 decyzja
- postanowienie
- wybór
🇯🇵 決定 (けってい)
- 判断 (はんだん)
- 選択 (せんたく)
🇫🇷 décision
- résolution
- choix
🇪🇸 decisión
- resolución
- elección
🇹🇷 karar
- hüküm
- seçim
🇰🇷 결정 (gyeoljeong)
- 판단 (pandan)
- 선택 (seontaek)
🇸🇦 قرار
- حكم
- اختيار
🇨🇿 rozhodnutí
- usnesení
- volba
🇸🇰 rozhodnutie
- uznesenie
- voľba
🇨🇳 决定 (juédìng)
- 决议 (juéyì)
- 选择 (xuǎnzé)
🇸🇮 odločitev
- resolucija
- izbira
🇮🇸 ákvörðun
- úrskurður
- val
🇰🇿 шешім
- шешім қабылдау
- таңдау
🇬🇪 გადაწყვეტილება
- გადაწყვეტილება
- არჩევანი
🇦🇿 qərar
- qərar vermək
- seçim
🇲🇽 decisión
- resolución
- elección
Etymology
The word 'decision' originated from the Latin word 'decisio', which means 'a cutting off'. It first appeared in English in the 15th century. The concept of decision-making has been studied in various fields such as psychology, economics, and philosophy. Making decisions is a fundamental aspect of human life and is essential for progress and growth.
See also: decidability, decidable, decide, decided, decider, deciding, decisive, decisively, decisiveness, indecisive, undecided.