decision-making
noun
: the act or process of deciding something especially with a group of people
The project will require some difficult decision-making.
All members of the organization have a role in decision-making.
—often used before another nounthe company's decision-making process
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While bouncing between the G League and the NBA, James worked with coaches on developing his shooting confidence, quick decision-making and defensive ability.
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Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Her work focuses on financial leadership, profit optimization, and increasing business valuation through strategic decision-making.
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Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
So decision-making happens quickly and with a lot of urgency, and that’s been a really fun place to be in an industry that’s being highly disrupted.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
30 June 2026
The World Health Organization’s definition of adolescence from 10-19 years of age is not a categorization routinely used for surgical decision-making.
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Kavitha Ranganathan,
STAT,
29 June 2026
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Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Her work focuses on financial leadership, profit optimization, and increasing business valuation through strategic decision-making.
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Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
So decision-making happens quickly and with a lot of urgency, and that’s been a really fun place to be in an industry that’s being highly disrupted.
—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
30 June 2026
The World Health Organization’s definition of adolescence from 10-19 years of age is not a categorization routinely used for surgical decision-making.
—
Kavitha Ranganathan,
STAT,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for decision-making
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“Decision-making.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decision-making. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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