decision-making

or de·ci·sion mak·ing or de·ci·sion·mak·ing

[ dih-sizh-uhn-mey-king ]

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.

Other Words From

• de·ci·sion-mak·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of decision-making¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

Contrary to the idea that a large company will have greater resources to tackle abuse, he says that its bureaucracy can sometimes get in the way, slowing down decision-making and making it harder to know who is accountable.

From BBC

Brosnan is now a professor of psychology at Georgia State University where she investigates the evolution of cooperation, decision-making and economic behavior among primates.

From Science Daily

In a DAO, members have a say in decision-making, aligning incentives and interests toward shared goals.

From Salon

Angry at the lack of direction, angry at muddled decision-making, angry at the on-pitch struggles, it seems few in Rome want owners the Friedkins to stay - no matter the money spent.

From BBC

Mr Johnson said the inquiry would cover decision-making during the pandemic by the UK government, as well as the administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

From BBC

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