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Decision

Decision Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Decision? [n] the act of making up your mind about something; "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly" [n] the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose; "a man of unusual decisiveness" [n] a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration; "a decision unfavorable to the opposition"; "his conclusion took the evidence into account"; "satisfied with the panel's determination" [n] the outcome of a game or contest; "the team dropped three decisions in a row" [n] (boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred; "had little trouble in taking a unanimous decision over his opponent" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Decision: conclusion \| conclusion \| decisiveness \| determination \| determination Related Terms \| Find terms related to Decision: accommodation \| accord \| acquittal \| action \| adjustment \| agreement \| alternativity \| animus \| appetence \| appetency \| appetite \| arbitration \| arrangement \| award \| backbone \| choice \| choosing \| command \| commitment \| compromise \| conation \| conatus \| conclusion \| condemnation \| consideration \| co-optation \| co-option \| decidedness \| decisiveness \| decree \| dedication \| definiteness \| deliverance \| desire \| determinateness \| determination \| determinedness \| devotion \| diagnosis \| dictum \| discretion \| disposition \| doggedness \| doom \| earnestness \| election \| fancy \| finding \| firmness \| first choice \| fortitude \| free choice \| free will \| grit \| inclination \| intention \| judgement \| judgment \| landmark decision \| liking \| lust \| mind \| objective \| obstinacy \| order \| outcome \| passion \| penalty \| perseverance \| persistence \| pick \| pleasure \| pluck \| precedent \| preference \| preoption \| prognosis \| pronouncement \| purpose \| purposefulness \| reconciliation \| relentlessness \| resoluteness \| resolution \| resolve \| resolvedness \| resolving \| ruling \| selection \| self-will \| sentence \| seriousness \| settlement \| settling \| sexual desire \| sincerity \| single-mindedness \| steadfastness \| stubbornness \| tenacity \| the pick \| total commitment \| understanding \| velleity \| verdict \| volition \| will \| will power \| wish See Also \| appointment \| assignment \| call \| casting lots \| choice \| designation \| drawing lots \| final result \| firmness \| judgement \| judgment \| mind \| move \| naming \| option \| outcome \| pick \| predeterminaation \| resoluteness \| resolution \| resolution \| resolve \| result \| resultant \| selection \| sortition \| split decision \| termination Decision In Webster's Dictionary \De*ci"sion\, n. [L. decisio, fr. dec[=i]dere, decisum: cf. F. d['e]cision. See {Decide}.] 1. Cutting off; division; detachment of a part. [Obs.] --Bp. Pearson. 2. The act of deciding; act of settling or terminating, as a controversy, by giving judgment on the matter at issue; determination, as of a question or doubt; settlement; conclusion. The decision of some dispute. --Atterbury. 3. An account or report of a conclusion, especially of a legal adjudication or judicial determination of a question or cause; as, a decision of arbitrators; a decision of the Supreme Court. 4. The quality of being decided; prompt and fixed determination; unwavering firmness; as, to manifest great decision. Syn: {Decision}, {Determination}, {Resolution}. Usage: Each of these words has two meanings, one implying the act of deciding, determining, or resolving; and the other a habit of mind as to doing. It is in the last sense that the words are here compared. Decision is a cutting short. It implies that several courses of action have been presented to the mind, and that the choice is now finally made. It supposes, therefore, a union of promptitude and energy. Determination is the natural consequence of decision. It is the settling of a thing with a fixed purpose to adhere. Resolution is the necessary result in a mind which is characterized by firmness. It is a spirit which scatters (resolves) all doubt, and is ready to face danger or suffering in carrying out one's determinations. Martin Luther was equally distinguished for his prompt decision, his steadfast determination, and his inflexible resolution.

Decision Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Decision?

[n] the act of making up your mind about something; "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"
[n] the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose; "a man of unusual decisiveness"
[n] a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration; "a decision unfavorable to the opposition"; "his conclusion took the evidence into account"; "satisfied with the panel's determination"
[n] the outcome of a game or contest; "the team dropped three decisions in a row"
[n] (boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred; "had little trouble in taking a unanimous decision over his opponent"

Decision In Webster's Dictionary

\De*ci"sion\, n. [L. decisio, fr. dec[=i]dere, decisum:
cf. F. d['e]cision. See {Decide}.]
1. Cutting off; division; detachment of a part. [Obs.] --Bp.
   Pearson.

2. The act of deciding; act of settling or terminating, as a
   controversy, by giving judgment on the matter at issue;
   determination, as of a question or doubt; settlement;
   conclusion.

         The decision of some dispute.         --Atterbury.

3. An account or report of a conclusion, especially of a
   legal adjudication or judicial determination of a question
   or cause; as, a decision of arbitrators; a decision of the
   Supreme Court.

4. The quality of being decided; prompt and fixed
   determination; unwavering firmness; as, to manifest great
   decision.

Syn: {Decision}, {Determination}, {Resolution}.

Usage: Each of these words has two meanings, one implying the
       act of deciding, determining, or resolving; and the
       other a habit of mind as to doing. It is in the last
       sense that the words are here compared. Decision is a
       cutting short. It implies that several courses of
       action have been presented to the mind, and that the
       choice is now finally made. It supposes, therefore, a
       union of promptitude and energy. Determination is the
       natural consequence of decision. It is the settling of
       a thing with a fixed purpose to adhere. Resolution is
       the necessary result in a mind which is characterized
       by firmness. It is a spirit which scatters (resolves)
       all doubt, and is ready to face danger or suffering in
       carrying out one's determinations. Martin Luther was
       equally distinguished for his prompt decision, his
       steadfast determination, and his inflexible
       resolution.

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