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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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Doe, a 1982 Supreme Court decision that allows the children of illegal immigrants, whether U.S. citizens or not, to attend public schools.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Unhappy with the advisory committee’s decision, the compounding industry has amplified its argument that the FDA review process for the bulks list is broken.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

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 ruling clears the way for Pirro to appeal the decision to a higher court.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

This is something out of my control, a decision I can’t make, and I have pinned my whole self to it working out okay.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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