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| de·ci·sion [ di sí'n ] (plural de·ci·sions) |
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1. something somebody has chosen: something that somebody chooses or makes up his or her mind about, after considering it and other possible choices
  made a final decision on the guest list
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2. firmness in choosing something: the ability to choose or decide about things in a clear and definite way without too much hesitation or delay
a man of decision
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3. process of choosing: the process of coming to a conclusion or determination about something
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4. boxing victory decided on points: a win in a boxing match that is awarded to the fighter who is given the higher total of points by the judges
He won a 10-round decision.
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| [15th century. Directly or via French< Latin decision-< past participle of decidere (see decide)] |
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| de·ci·sion·al adjective |
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