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

However, “I completely trust President Trump’s decision-making on this one,” he continued, saying only that Gaetz would have to address any concerns during his confirmation hearings.

From Salon

It is stretching reality to breaking point to suggest all is sweetness and light between officials, players and managers but what has to be real is the principle that none of this goes through any official's mind when it comes to the decision-making process.

From BBC

“Investigative and prosecutorial decision-making is the special province of the Executive Branch, and the Constitution vests the entirety of the executive power in the president,” he wrote in Trump vs.

From Los Angeles Times

Last weekend he praised his side and stressed the quality of the All Blacks; this time he was visibly angry at his side's inaccuracy and poor decision-making, as England were hooked into a loose game that played into Australia's hands.

From BBC

It will come down to decision-making at key moments in the game.

From BBC

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