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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Gisèle's decision to waive her anonymity and hold a public trial turned her into a feminist icon, celebrated for her powerful testimony and courage.

From BBC

The Telegraph reported that the decision was made after an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards young women.

From BBC

“This decision highlights confidence in our future performance and continued commitment to delivering value to shareholders,” the CFO added in a release.

From MarketWatch

Maximizing both of their Social Security benefits can involve a complex set of decisions.

From MarketWatch

Increasing the confusion was a 1915 court decision that ruled that the name Webster could not be trademarked, so rivals have included Random House Webster’s Dictionary and Webster’s New World Dictionary.

From The Wall Street Journal

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