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

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So did the Securities and Exchange Commission decision legalizing bitcoin ETFs in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal

That led to the decision, last year, that she would be ready to have lambs of her own.

From BBC

That decision has cost England dearly and, given how competitive that wing slot is, I am sure Borthwick is going to have to manage that scenario.

From BBC

Asked whether she betrayed Bass, Raman said her decision to run was driven by the growing problems facing the city — and the need for change.

From Los Angeles Times

He won three PGA Tour titles before his sensational decision to walk away.

From Barron's

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