📖 Definitions of "Decision"
- 1
The act of deciding.
- 2
A choice or judgement.
"It is the decision of the court that movies are protected as free speech."
- 3
Firmness of conviction.
"After agonizing deliberations, they finally proceeded with decision."
- 4
(chiefly combat sports) A result arrived at by the judges when there is no clear winner at the end of the contest.
"He has won twice by knockout, once by decision."
- 1
To defeat an opponent by a decision of the judges, rather than by a knockout
🔄 Synonyms of "Decision"
3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| determinationnoun | The act of determining, or the state of being determined. |
| conclusionnoun | The end, finish, close or last part of something. |
| decisivenessnoun | The state or quality of being decisive. |
↔️ Antonyms of "Decision"
Words with the opposite meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| indecisionnoun | The inability to decide on a course of action, especially if two or more possibilities exist. |
| indecisivenessnoun | The condition of being indecisive. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Decision"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| decisivenessnoun | The state or quality of being decisive. |
| determinationnoun | The act of determining, or the state of being determined. |
| conclusionnoun | The end, finish, close or last part of something. |
| decideverb | (ambitransitive) To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle. |
| choicenoun | An option; a decision; an opportunity to choose or select something. |
| optionnoun | One of a set of choices that can be made. |
| selectionnoun | The process or act of selecting. |
| determined | Decided; resolute, possessing much determination; dogged. |
| resolutenessnoun | The state or characteristic of being resolute; determination or resolution. |
| decidednoun | A voter etc. who has reached their decision. |
| intentionnoun | A course of action that a person intends to follow. |
| statementnoun | A declaration or remark. |
| convictionnoun | (countable) A firmly held belief. |
| willingnessnoun | The state of being willing |
| decision-makingnoun | Alternative form of decision making. [The process of reaching a decision.] |
| resolutionnoun | A firm decision or an official decision. |
| resolvenoun | (uncountable) Determination; will power. |
| dispositionnoun | Tendency or inclination under given circumstances. |
| approvalnoun | An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements. |
| casenoun | An actual event, situation, or fact. |
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