Definitions

decision

[dih-sizh-uhn] / dɪˈsɪʒ ən /

NOUN

conclusion; resolution reached

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement arrangement choice compromise determination finding judgment opinion outcome resolution result ruling selection settlement verdict

STRONG

accommodation adjudication adjustment arbitration declaration end prearrangement preference reconciliation sentence showdown understanding

WEAK

adjudicature the call the nod

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning cause disagreement dissension indecision refusal source

WEAK

deferment deferral delay indefiniteness indetermination postponement procrastination wavering

NOUN

strength of mind or will

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determination resolution

STRONG

backbone decisiveness doggedness earnestness firmness fortitude grit obstinacy obstinance perseverance persistence pluck purpose purposefulness resoluteness resolve seriousness spine stubbornness volition will

WEAK

decidedness iron will purposiveness will power

Antonyms

STRONG

cowardice flexibility idleness indolence irresolution unimportance weakness

WEAK

deferment deferral delay indecision indefiniteness indetermination postponement procrastination wavering

Example Sentences

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His siblings made the same decision years earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal

There are certainly lessons about having a plan and a strategy, buying in cross-party support for long-term decisions, and involving public and private sectors.

From BBC

“I have the chance to play in front of my family in Puerto Rico. It was an easy decision.”

From Los Angeles Times

"The referee looked like he blew and looked like he was listening to someone in his ear, so I'm assuming the linesman gave the decision, and it's absolute shocker."

From BBC

The father, who hadn’t initially pursued all his parental rights, sought joint guardianship and requested he be consulted on parental decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal

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