decision-making

[dih-sizh-uhn-mey-king] / dɪˈsɪʒ ənˌmeɪ kɪŋ /

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executive adj.
responsible adj.

ADJECTIVE

executive

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managerial

STRONG

governing ruling

WEAK

controlling directing managing

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subordinate

ADJECTIVE

responsible

Synonyms

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answerable culpable guilty liable pledged subject

WEAK

at fault at the helm authoritative bonded bound bound to carrying the load censurable chargeable compelled constrained contracted devolving on duty-bound engaged executive exposed fettered hampered held high in authority in control incumbent minding the store obligated obliged on the hook open susceptive sworn to tied to blame under contract under obligation

Antonyms

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innocent right unaccountable

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excused exempt free immature immune irresponsible untrustworthy

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Although companies describe them as decision-support tools, she said they often functioned as "automated decision-making systems".

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

A person's posture may subtly affect both emotional state and decision-making, according to new research from McGill University.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026

Don’t let taxes drive your decision-making, but don’t ignore them either.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026

Others said he has since recovered from its worst effects, and they haven’t seen evidence that it affected his decision-making.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

The poetic heart is not to be trusted with long-term decision-making.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon

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