Definition of decision

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de·ci·sion    (d-szhn) KEY 

NOUN:

1. The passing of judgment on an issue under consideration.
2. The act of reaching a conclusion or making up one's mind.
3. A conclusion or judgment reached or pronounced; a verdict.
4. Firmness of character or action; determination.
5. Sports A victory won on points in boxing when no knockout has occurred or in wrestling when no fall has occurred.
6. Baseball A win or loss accorded to a pitcher: has four wins in six decisions.

TRANSITIVE VERB:
Sports de·ci·sioned, de·ci·sion·ing, de·ci·sions

To defeat by a decision, as in boxing: decisioned his opponent in the third round.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English decisioun, from Old French decision, from Latin dcsi, dcsin-, curtailment, settlement, from dcsus, past participle of dcdere, to cut off, decide ; see decide

OTHER FORMS:
de·cision·al(Adjective)

SYNONYMS:
decision, conclusion, determination

These nouns denote a position, opinion, or judgment reached after consideration: a decision unfavorable to the opposition; came to the conclusion not to proceed; satisfied with the panel's determination.