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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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I haven’t allowed the things that happen in my head — whether it’s fear or anger or guilt — to get in the way of a good decision or an opportunity for me.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

In an email seen by the BBC, St John's Church School in Peterborough said "police are currently processing a site in close proximity to the school", which had led to the decision to shut.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“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

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

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