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decision

[ dih-sizh-uhn ]

noun

  1. the act or process of deciding; deciding; determination, as of a question or doubt, by making a judgment:

    They must make a decision between these two contestants.

  2. the act of or need for making up one's mind:

    This is a difficult decision.

  3. something that is decided; decided; resolution:

    She made a poor decision when she dropped out of school.

  4. a judgment, as one formally pronounced by a court:

    It is the decision of this court that the appeal is granted.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  5. the quality of being decided; firmness:

    He spoke with decision and calm authority.

  6. the final score in any sport or contest:

    The decision was 5 to 4 in favor of the home team.

  7. Boxing. the awarding of a victory in a match not decided by a knockout or technical knockout, usually through a vote of the referee and judges.


verb (used with object)

  1. Boxing. to win a victory over (one's opponent) by a point score rather than a knockout.

decision

/ »åɪˈ²õɪÏôÉ™²Ô /

noun

  1. a judgment, conclusion, or resolution reached or given; verdict
  2. the act of making up one's mind
  3. firmness of purpose or character; determination
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • »å±ðˈ³¦¾±²õ¾±´Ç²Ô²¹±ô, adjective
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • »å±ð·³¦¾±î€ƒs¾±´Ç²Ô·²¹±ô adjective
  • ²Ô´Ç²Ôd±ð·³¦¾±î€ƒs¾±´Ç²Ô noun
  • ±è°ù±ðd±ð·³¦¾±î€ƒs¾±´Ç²Ô noun
  • °ù±ðd±ð·³¦¾±î€ƒs¾±´Ç²Ô noun
  • ²õ³Ü²úd±ð·³¦¾±î€ƒs¾±´Ç²Ô noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of decision1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English decisioun, from Middle French, from Latin »åŧ³¦Ä«²õ¾±Å²Ô-, stem of »åŧ³¦Ä«²õ¾±Å “a cutting off,†equivalent to »åŧ³¦Ä«²õ(³Ü²õ) (past participle of »åŧ³¦Ä«»å±ð°ù±ð “to cut offâ€; decide ) + -¾±Å -ion
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of decision1

C15: from Old French, from Latin »åŧ³¦Ä«²õ¾±Å, literally: a cutting off; see decide
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It will be hoping it won't be forced to do the same with its decisions around prices.

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“This is impacting many museums in the United States, especially cultural and ethnic museums,†Japanese American National Museum board chairman Bill Fujioka said of the NEH decision.

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“This court should put a swift end to federal district courts’ unconstitutional reign as self-appointed managers of Executive branch fund and grant disbursement decisions,†wrote acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris in her appeal in U.S.

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But the decisions will only exacerbate the loss of American influence in Africa, she warns.

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In a crucial play with the game in the balance, Pollock wrapped up the dangerous Raka with a dominant tackle before forcing the winger to hold on and winning the decision at the breakdown.

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