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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

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She added that the war in the Middle East had "massively" affected her decision to stay closer to home.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The decision rebukes federal regulators who approved the deal, with Nexstar planning an appeal to strengthen local stations.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

Speaking at the University of Kansas, the senior liberal justice was asked about a September 2025 decision that dealt with the rules for federal immigration agents to detain people and ask about their citizenship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

In March, the company announced it would be shutting down its Sora video platform — a decision which raised questions over OpenAI’s strategy for how to allocate limited compute to its offerings.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

I had not yet made any firm decision about leaving the island, but it couldn’t hurt to have extra stocks.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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