decision-making

[dih-sizh-uhn-mey-king] / dɪˈsɪʒ ənˌmeɪ kɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

executive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

managerial

STRONG

governing ruling

WEAK

controlling directing managing

Antonyms

STRONG

subordinate

ADJECTIVE

responsible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

answerable culpable guilty liable pledged subject

WEAK

at fault at the helm authoritative bonded bound bound to carrying the load censurable chargeable compelled constrained contracted devolving on duty-bound engaged executive exposed fettered hampered held high in authority in control incumbent minding the store obligated obliged on the hook open susceptive sworn to tied to blame under contract under obligation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

innocent right unaccountable

WEAK

excused exempt free immature immune irresponsible untrustworthy

Example Sentences

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Before releasing her new album, she parted ways with her managers to assume control of her career, building a hand-picked creative team around her own decision-making.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

BP said the restructure will clarify accountabilities and enable faster decision-making.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Eyes are now turning to the release on Wednesday of US inflation, which could play a key role in the Fed's rate decision-making.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Several “60 Minutes” correspondents have raised concerns about Weiss’s leadership of CBS News and her editorial decision-making.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Paul had developed her organization without support from the national board, and she wasn’t eager to hand over the bank account and her decision-making power.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

decision-making

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