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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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An adolescent’s brain is not fully developed — specifically the regions in charge of decision-making — until their mid-20s.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The “Moneyball” approach, detailed in a 2003 book, led to widespread adoption of data-driven decision-making across various industries, transcending sports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

"China perceives Spain as relatively friendly, less confrontational toward China than other countries and likely more independent from Washington. This allows for more autonomous decision-making," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

"This is the first step in being able to use someone's genetic make-up to help us improve that decision-making process."

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Mom’s big on self-care, and she’s always saying that when you take better care of yourself, you’re more productive, less stressed, and better at decision-making.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner