Definitions

decision-making

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

ADJECTIVE

executive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

managerial

STRONG

governing ruling

WEAK

controlling directing managing

Antonyms

STRONG

subordinate

ADJECTIVE

responsible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

innocent right unaccountable

WEAK

excused exempt free immature immune irresponsible untrustworthy

Example Sentences

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Beijing is often thought to eschew rash decision-making and prioritise patience and gradual gains to secure long-term outcomes.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

But they can only do so on the recommendation of the UN's highest decision-making body, the Security Council, which is due to begin its selection process by the end of July.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Often the decision-making involves external law firms, internal investigations and discussions with everyone from human-resources specialists to strategists in crisis public relations, executives and attorneys say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Artificial intelligence researchers caution against using these models in isolation for crime and legal proceedings or decision-making.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

What was the decision-making process when it came time to ditch the diapers?

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

decision-making

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