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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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An airline spokesperson told the Wall Street Journal that the CEO "has reached a natural retirement age" and that his decision is not linked to the language issue.

From BBC

Shareholders have cheered the decisions by Detroit automakers to scrap their boldest EV dreams—looking beyond $50 billion in charges tied to broken supplier contracts and wasted investments.

From The Wall Street Journal

A decision to join the military campaign would send a public signal of Arab support for the war, said Bilal Saab, a fellow at Chatham House and a former Pentagon adviser on the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal

Michelle said the Welsh government needed to put pressure on the UK government, which makes decisions on the carer's allowance, to help support people in Wales.

From BBC

"Today's decision gives thousands of people in that situation an extra layer of protection, on top of the medicines they are already taking."

From BBC

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.