decision-making

American  

[dih-sizh-uhn-mey-king] / dɪˈsɪʒ ənˌmeɪ kɪŋ /

Or decision making or decisionmaking

noun

1. the act or process of making choices or decisions with a group of people, especially in business or politics (often used attributively).

   decision-making skills.

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Other Word Forms

• decision-maker noun

Etymology

Origin of decision-making

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

The football was often compelling, the city was behind him, but at decision-making level the relationship could not be sustained.

From BBC

The tool also keeps a log of every transaction and step of its workflow for investors to review, and doesn’t engage in any independent decision-making.

From The Wall Street Journal

While Friday’s jobs report would normally be the highlight for its potential effect on the Federal Reserve’s decision-making, it will likely be overshadowed by the impact of oil prices on inflation.

From Barron's

Sky Sports says the process involves so many bodies, including clubs and the police, that much of the decision-making is taken out of their hands.

From BBC

Fewer than half of respondents believe that the introduction of referees announcing their decisions over the in-stadium speaker system is an improvement, and most do not believe the announcements make the decision-making process any clearer.

From BBC

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