Antonyms for decisions


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


Definition of decisions

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 :
  • He was sanguine in all his hopes, and rapid, but not unthinking, in all his decisions.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • The judges' decisions based on it were sound in logic and in law.
  • Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce
  • As a Judge he was noted for sound logic, and the clearness of his decisions.
  • Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin
  • Many of his decisions were models of deep research and lucid statement.
  • Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin
  • A poet as I am by trade, these decisions are to me of the last consequence.
  • Extract from : « The Letters of Robert Burns » by Robert Burns
  • At one time robots were even allowed to make their own decisions about killing.
  • Extract from : « Arm of the Law » by Harry Harrison
  • These decisions are given by, what may be called, a court of arbitration and a court of appeal.
  • Extract from : « Bremen Cotton Exchange » by Andreas Wilhelm Cramer
  • There were bodices to try on, and decisions to give on points of style.
  • Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine
  • He adds, that these decisions may be found in the registers of the Sorbonne, from the year 1700 to 1710.
  • Extract from : « The Phantom World » by Augustin Calmet
  • He can make these decisions quickly because he has clear policies to guide him.
  • Extract from : « Herbert Hoover » by Vernon Kellogg

Synonyms for decisions

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