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

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governing ruling

WEAK

controlling directing managing

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subordinate

ADJECTIVE

responsible

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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

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innocent right unaccountable

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excused exempt free immature immune irresponsible untrustworthy

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decision-making

In a speech earlier this year, Burnham said decision-making needed to be "pushed to regions and local communities", adding that it would see "good growth in every postcode".

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

But to get there, the two-time company founder is looking back more than 50 years to the space agency’s days of quick decision-making and innovation that led to the moon landings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

He’s also stressing his support of local decision-making on the issue.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

The students chose Wordle, turning a popular daily puzzle into a practical test of mathematical decision-making.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026

Professionals encourage and support environments that produce trust by demonstrating integrity through ethical and inclusive decision-making.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

decision-making

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