Pronunciation: /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/
noun a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration
A1 I made a decision to go to the park.
A2 She had to make a decision about which university to attend.
B1 After much consideration, he finally made a decision on which car to buy.
B2 The board of directors made a strategic decision to expand the company overseas.
C1 The judge's decision to grant bail was met with mixed reactions.
C2 The CEO's decision to restructure the company led to increased profits in the following quarter.
adjective used to describe something related to making a decision
A1 I made a decision to go to the park.
A2 She had to make a decision about which college to attend.
B1 The committee reached a decision after much discussion.
B2 His decision to invest in the company paid off handsomely.
C1 The CEO's decision to restructure the company was met with mixed reactions.
C2 The judge's decision set a new precedent in the legal system.
formal The board members made a unanimous decision to proceed with the merger.
informal I finally made a decision on which car to buy after weeks of research.
slang I'm still on the fence about my decision to quit my job and travel the world.
figurative Sometimes in life, you have to make a decision to close one door in order to open another.
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