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DECISION

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Decision.

How to pronounce decision:

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Decision - as a noun

The act of making up your mind about something

Example: "The burden of decision was his"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conclusion14determination16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
choice13option8pick12selection11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

Example: "A decision unfavorable to the opposition"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conclusion14determination16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
judgement20judgment19mind7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example: "Had little trouble in taking a unanimous decision over his opponent"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
final resultoutcome11result6resultant9termination13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The outcome of a game or contest

Example: "The team dropped three decisions in a row"

The trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose

Example: "A man of unusual decisiveness"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decisiveness18
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
indecision13

Decision - as a verb

To defeat an opponent by a decision of the judges, rather than by a knockout

Example Sentences

"I have made a difficult decision."
"She needs to make a decision about her future career."
"Making a decision can be a challenging process."
"We have to live with the consequences of our decisions."
"The court will announce its decision tomorrow."
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Word Game Points

Is DECISION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, decision is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DECISION has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DECISION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, decision is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DECISION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DECISION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, decision is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DECISION has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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