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decision-making

[dih-sizh-uhn-mey-king] / dɪˈsɪʒ ənˌmeɪ kɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
executive
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The state Legislature on Monday approved McNerney’s bill, Senate Bill 947, which would bar employers from “solely” using automated decision-making systems to discipline or fire employees.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

Looking back on both goals, Gravenberch's decision-making should have been better and perhaps the centre-back pairing of Virgil van Dijk and Jeremy Jacquet could have engaged quicker rather than holding off.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

“Long-distance travel, particularly to unfamiliar destinations, often requires planning, navigation and adapting to new environments, all of which involve greater decision-making and problem-solving than traveling to familiar or nearby places,” Cole says.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

Wednesday also sees the release of US personal consumption expenditure data, the Federal Reserve's favoured gauge of inflation that could play a role in policymakers' decision-making with regard to interest rates.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

Their poor decision-making had tethered Felix Rannells to Benji Porter for the entire day.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty




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