American English

How to pronounce decision

nounB1Very common word
dihSIHzhn

/dɪˈsɪ.ʒn̩/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

a choice that you make after thinking about something

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Meanings & examples

noun

a choice that you make after thinking about something

We need to make a decision today.

She made the decision to move to Chicago.

Good to know

Say “make a decision,” not “do a decision.”

Common phrases & grammar

make a decision · reach a decision · final decision · difficult decision

make a decision about something

a decision to do something

noun

an official choice or judgment made by a court, organization, or person in authority

The court's decision surprised everyone.

The company announced its decision on the project.

Common phrases & grammar

court decision · official decision · decision by the court · announce a decision

a decision by someone

a decision on something

Useful expressions

make a decision

to choose after thinking about something

Have you made a decision yet?

a snap decision

a choice made very quickly, without much thought

It was a snap decision, but it worked out.

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