Antonyms for decision


Grammar : Noun
Spell : dih-sizh-uhn
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈsɪʒ ən


Definition of decision

Origin :
  • mid-15c., from Middle French décision (14c.), from Latin decisionem (nominative decisio) "a decision, settlement, agreement," noun of action from past participle stem of decidere (see decide). Decision making (adjective, also decision-making) is recorded from 1953.
  • noun conclusion; resolution reached
  • noun strength of mind or will
Example sentences :
  • You bet Mr. Arledge would 'a' got my decision right hot off the griddle.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • The alderman saw no reason to repent his decision, hastily as it had been made.
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • There were two factors that chiefly influenced her decision.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • It was because they had been out for three hours without reaching a decision.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • All their calamities, except the plague, were the foreseen results of their own decision.
  • Extract from : « Stories from Thucydides » by H. L. Havell
  • And that was all; for Te-filo knew that he would not be moved from his decision.
  • Extract from : « The Penance of Magdalena and Other Tales of the California Missions » by J. Smeaton Chase
  • In arriving at this decision her mind traveled a number of devious roads.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • Several other nights passed without her having come to any decision.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • Whether this decision was justified or not the reader shall decide.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • You go in and see her for yourself, lambie, before ye come to any decision.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter

Synonyms for decision

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