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decision-making

[dih-sizh-uhn-mey-king] / dɪˈsɪʒ ənˌmeɪ kɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
executive
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“The conflict in the Middle East was cited as a major source of uncertainty that complicated decision-making around hiring, pricing, and capital investment, with many firms adopting a wait-and-see posture,” the report said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

When governments and their advisers are, as matter of course, using AI to improve their decision-making, expect fewer purblind, tunnel-visioned strategic decisions based on wishful thinking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

He said a note found in Calocane's bag on the day of the attacks, which had the names of other students he lived with previously, would also not have affected his decision-making.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

"China perceives Spain as relatively friendly, less confrontational toward China than other countries and likely more independent from Washington. This allows for more autonomous decision-making," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

The big-man has no independent decision-making authority, knows no diplomatic secrets, and can do no more than attempt to sway communal decisions.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond