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decision-making

decision-making

89 3.1
Choosing what to do after thinking about options
  • noun
  • /dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ/
translation icon : toma de decisiones
  • In our decision-making process, we haven't yet discussed morality.
  • a decision-making process
  • informed decision-making
  • data-driven decision-making

We have a different decision making process than you have.

Examples

  • A political perspective of organizations views authority and decision-making as coming from a base of power.

    Academic text (2008)

  • The major agricultural policies are described, and the locus of decision-making and channels of influence are identified.

    Academic text (1999)

  • Although these are only two of the factors in the decision-making process, they may be the critical ones.

    Academic text (2011)

  • Well, I will factor that into my decision-making process.

    Locked Down (2021)

  • Teachers are more willing to participate in decision-making when they have an open relationship with their principal.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Students are given choices and are included in the decision-making processes of the classroom.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Investigate the relationship between shared decision-making in schools and the level of student achievement.

    Academic text (2008)

  • The article also explores the impact of leadership styles on decision-making, employee morale, and university growth.

    Academic text (2011)

  • Despite checks and balances, the American system entrusts enormous decision-making authority to the presidency.

    Academic text (1999)

  • The committee evaluates options thoroughly before reaching a decision-making conclusion.

Synonyms

deliberation
vsdecision-making
78 4.9

Careful and calm thought or discussion before deciding

is the wider practice of choosing that may include but need not require discussion
decision-making process
vsdecision-making
24 2.8

A series of steps people follow to make a choice in a group or organization

focuses more on the act of choosing than on each procedural stage
making a decision
vsdecision-making
23 1.6

Choosing one action from several options

is the general process that involves comparing those available alternatives
decision making
vsdecision-making
10 2.5

The process of choosing what to do after thinking about options

is the same meaning but often appears in alternate written forms
deciding
vsdecision-making
1.8

A process of choosing between two or more options

is the broader ongoing procedure rather than one single moment
judging
vsdecision-making
2.8

Thinking about facts to form an opinion or make a decision

covers choosing among alternatives and is not limited to evaluating evidence

Antonyms

indecision
19 3.4

Not able to make a choice quickly or with confidence

How Deliberate

decision-making
89 3.1
rash choice
1 5.2

Surface Forms

decision-making singular
decision-makings plural

Morphology

decision-making = decision + making (transparent) = decision + making

A straightforward compound of 'decision' + 'making' meaning the process of making decisions; easily derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Decision-making comes from the verb decide, which comes from Latin decidere made of de- and caedere meaning 'to cut off'. Think of making a decision as 'cutting off' other options so one choice remains, which is why decision-making means the process of choosing or reaching a conclusion.