Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-sizh-uh n]
- /dɪˈsɪʒ ən/
- /dɪˈsɪʒn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-sizh-uh n]
- /dɪˈsɪʒ ən/
Definitions of decision word
- countable noun decision When you make a decision, you choose what should be done or which is the best of various possible actions. 4
- uncountable noun decision Decision is the act of deciding something or the need to decide something. 3
- uncountable noun decision Decision is the ability to decide quickly and definitely what to do. 3
- noun decision a judgment, conclusion, or resolution reached or given; verdict 3
- noun decision the act of making up one's mind 3
- noun decision firmness of purpose or character; determination 3
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Origin of decision
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English decisioun < Middle French < Latin dēcīsiōn- (stem of dēcīsiō) literally, a cutting off, equivalent to dēcīs(us) (past participle of dēcīdere; see decide) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Decision
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
decision popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
decision usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decision
noun decision
- accord — An accord between countries or groups of people is a formal agreement, for example to end a war.
- settlement — the act or state of settling or the state of being settled.
- arrangement — Arrangements are plans and preparations which you make so that something will happen or be possible.
- determination — Determination is the quality that you show when you have decided to do something and you will not let anything stop you.
- judgment — an act or instance of judging.
Antonyms for decision
noun decision
- dissension — strong disagreement; a contention or quarrel; discord.
- refusal — an act or instance of refusing.
- indecision — inability to decide.
- source — any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained; origin: Which foods are sources of calcium?
- deferment — Deferment means arranging for something to happen at a later date.
verb decision
- make a stand — to take a position for defense or opposition
- ask for — to try to obtain by requesting
- face down — Also, face-down. Informal. a direct confrontation; showdown.
- hang in — to fasten or attach (a thing) so that it is supported only from above or at a point near its own top; suspend.
- fly in the face of — to move through the air using wings.
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See also
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