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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This approach takes decision-making out of the bureaucracy and puts it where it belongs, with the patient and the physician.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 2026

Grace Mausser, a DSA co-chair, highlighted the decision-making process in the group, which is rooted in membership votes.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

Alibaba-linked operators targeted Claude's most valuable capabilities, including its ability to tackle longer and more complex tasks and its approach to decision-making, Anthropic said.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Over time, this can improve discipline, sharpen strategy, and lead to more consistent decision-making.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 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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