Definição de 'decision'

Frequência da palavra

decision

(dɪsɪʒən )

Formas da palavra:plural decisions

1. substantivo contável [oft NOUN to-infinitive]

When you make a decision, you choose what should be done or which is the best of various possible actions.

A decision was taken to discipline Marshall. [+ on]

The president said he'd made no firm decision on whether he would run for a second term in office.

I don't want to make the wrong decision and regret it later.

Who makes the financial decisions in your household?

2. substantivo incontável

Decision is the act of deciding something or the need to decide something.

The moment of decision cannot be delayed.

This was a matter for decision by the individual.

3. substantivo incontável

Decision is the ability to decide quickly and definitely what to do.

He is very much a man of decision and action.

Sinônimos:decisiveness, purpose, resolution, resolve Mais sinônimos de decision

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Frequência da palavra

decision in American

(diˈsɪʒən ; dēsizhˈən; dɪˈsɪʒən ; disizhˈən)

substantivo

the act of deciding or settling a dispute or question by giving a judgment

the act of making up one's mind

a judgment or conclusion reached or given

determination; firmness of mind

a man of decision

5. Boxing

a victory on points instead of by a knockout

Formas derivadas

decisional (deˈcisional)

adjectivo

Origem da palavra decision

ME decisioun < OFr decision < L decisio, a cutting short, decision < decisus, pp. of decidere, decide

Frequência da palavra

decision in British

(dɪˈsɪʒən )

substantivo

a judgment, conclusion, or resolution reached or given; verdict

the act of making up one's mind

firmness of purpose or character; determination

Formas derivadas

decisional (deˈcisional)

adjectivo

Origem da palavra decision

C15: from Old French, from Latin dēcīsiō, literally: a cutting off; see decide

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Once the decision was made, Sam thought about how it could be done. Garth Nix LIRAEL: DAUGHTER OF THE CLAYR (2001)Every day took her nearer to the decision she realised she would soon have to make. Jennifer Fallon TREASON KEEP (2001)It was following the last concert she attended that R'shiel came to an important decision. Jennifer Fallon TREASON KEEP (2001)

Every hour the jury takes to reach its decision decreases the salability of the properties. Lisa Scottoline ROUGH JUSTICE (2001)