What is the meaning of decision?

noun

  • The act of making up your mind about something.
    • usage: "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"
  • A position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration.
    • usage: "a decision unfavorable to the opposition"; "his conclusion took the evidence into account"; "satisfied with the panel's determination"
  • Boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred. (
    • usage: "had little trouble in taking a unanimous decision over his opponent"
  • The outcome of a game or contest.
    • usage: "the team dropped three decisions in a row"
  • The trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose.
    • usage: "a man of unusual decisiveness"
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