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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There was a brief protest from Matias at the referee's decision, while Smith's trainer and father, Grant, rushed into the ring in celebration.

From BBC

Coulter said Hanwha is fully capable of making submarines in the U.S. or South Korea, adding that the decision will be left to the two governments.

From The Wall Street Journal

Another person familiar with Chinese government decisions said the review of applications for export licenses to Japan has been halted.

From The Wall Street Journal

The studios would make those decisions for us, and things were very narrow.

From Los Angeles Times

Since then, controversies have arisen over several judicial decisions.

From Los Angeles Times

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