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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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“It was a tough decision, very difficult. We cried together as a family, then we said, ‘In the long run, it’s better.’”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

The 37-year-old returned to boxing after 15 months away with a comfortable decision victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Skyrocketing gas prices cemented Eric Janney’s decision in March to go electric for good.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

The spokesperson continued, underscoring that food safety “is the number one priority for U.S. confectionery companies,” and that the “FDA is the rightful national regulatory decision maker and leader in food safety.”

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

As the doors closed, I made my decision and headed out the window and onto the barely attached fire escape.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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