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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The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, the group of major oil producers known as OPEC+, on Sunday reaffirmed their decision late last year to continue to pause production hikes in March.

From MarketWatch

“As a fan, I couldn’t stand the losing. And it’s up to me. I made the decisions, in the end, to do what I thought I could to fix it as fast as I could.”

From The Wall Street Journal

She added: "The decision to show Anne's hands should be understood as intentional."

From BBC

However, Brin’s decision to snap up a new Malibu compound indicates that he is not ready to cut all connections to the Golden State, despite his later purchase of the Nevada dwelling.

From MarketWatch

Smiling, Bad Bunny responded, "Maybe a little bit", then tried to turn the tables by asking Noah about his decision to step down as Grammys host next year.

From BBC

decision

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