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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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Finally, Dahlia and Mark unpack the thorny and confusing 8-1 decision from the High Court in Chiles v.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

The Welsh government will make the final decision about a controversial plan to restore the site of the UK's last opencast mine.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Moroccan authorities meanwhile made no comment and "preferred not to get involved in this football affair" following the CAF decision, Daouda said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

At the time, he called the decision a “difficult” one for him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

I make a split-second decision that forced collegiality with my coworkers is preferable to a dark walk alone.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.