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decision

Letters that make decision

s, o, d, e, n, c, i are letters that make 'decision'

Words within decision

Sion, si, EC, CIS, Ci, SI, ISI, on, ci, dec, DE, Io, ion, Si, Dec are words within 'decision'

decision is an 8 letter word starting with d
decision is an 8 letter word ending with n

5 possible definitions for 'decision'

Decision as "a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration"

Under this definition, decision is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

determination, conclusion have the same meaning as 'decision'

decision as a type

'decision' can be a type of judgment, judgement, mind.

Types of decision

predetermination is a type of decision.

Derivatives of decision

settle, square off, determine, decide, make up one's mind, square up, set are derivatives of 'decision'.

Example of decision used within this context

"a decision unfavorable to the opposition", "his conclusion took the evidence into account", "satisfied with the panel's determination"

Decision as "(boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred"

Under this definition, decision is a noun and has the following properties:

decision as a type

'decision' can be a type of final result, outcome, termination, result, resultant.

Types of decision

split decision is a type of decision.

decision as a category

'decision' can be a category of boxing, pugilism, fisticuffs.

Example of decision used within this context

"had little trouble in taking a unanimous decision over his opponent"

Decision as "the outcome of a game or contest"

Under this definition, decision is a noun and has the following properties:

decision as a type

'decision' can be a type of final result, outcome, termination, result, resultant.

Example of decision used within this context

"the team dropped three decisions in a row"

Decision as "the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose"

Under this definition, decision is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

decisiveness has the same meaning as decision

Antonyms

indecisiveness, indecision have the opposite meaning of 'decision'

decision as a type

'decision' can be a type of firmness of purpose, resolve, firmness, resoluteness, resolution.

Derivatives of decision

decisive is a derivative of decision.

Decision as "the act of making up your mind about something"

Under this definition, decision is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

determination, conclusion have the same meaning as 'decision'

decision as a type

'decision' can be a type of choice, selection, option, pick.

Types of decision

casting lots, drawing lots, sortition, appointment, call, designation, resolution, assignment, naming, move are types of 'decision'.

Derivatives of decision

settle, resolve, conclude, square off, determine, decide, make up one's mind, square up, find out, ascertain, find, reason out, set, reason are derivatives of 'decision'.

Example of decision used within this context

"the burden of decision was his", "he drew his conclusions quickly"