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

Example Sentences

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Your other decision relates to when to take Social Security.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The advisory committee had few working compounders on it and didn’t give those who opposed the decision on peptides enough time to present its arguments, industry advocates say.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

An unusual, last-minute decision was made for Blanche to personally interview Epstein’s imprisoned co-defendant Ghislaine Maxwell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Finally, Dahlia and Mark unpack the thorny and confusing 8-1 decision from the High Court in Chiles v.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

“But—” Somehow Jonah had expected them all to vote on their decision.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

decision

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