deciding

[ dih-sahy-ding ]

adjective

1. that settles a question or dispute or leads to a final decision; determining; decisive:

   the deciding vote; The weather will be the deciding factor as to whether we have the picnic or not.

Other Words From

• de·ciding·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of deciding¹

First recorded in 1650–60; decide + -ing ²

Example Sentences

The US has been criticised by humanitarian organisations for deciding to supply Ukraine with landmines, as the war in eastern Europe rages on.

From BBC

“Most of the people I know are actively deciding whether to go the ramparts or go to the bunker.”

From Los Angeles Times

It meant British hopes of reaching the final for the first time since 1981 - when the competition was known as the Federation Cup - rested on a deciding doubles match.

From BBC

Westminster City Council made participation a key factor when deciding to grant alcohol licenses.

From BBC

Sweden joined Nato only this year, deciding like Finland to apply after Moscow expanded its war in 2022.

From BBC

Related Words

• conclusive
• decisive