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adj
Resulting, having resulted, or having the potential to result in a decision or conclusion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
The act of making a decision.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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verb
present participle and gerund of decide
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
the cognitive process of reaching a decision
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: decision making
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: higher cognitive process
Narrower terms: umpirage, officiation, officiating, refereeing, determination, eclecticism, eclectic method, groupthink, settlement, resolution, closure, judgment, judgement, judging, reversal, change of mind, flip-flop, turnabout, turnaround, choice, pick, selection, cull, reject, option, alternative
History
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Across languages
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
