Synonyms for decision
dɪˈsɪʒ ənde·ci·sion

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1. decisionnoun

   Synonyms:
   assurance, belief, certainty, confidence, conviction, determination, persuasion, resolution, resolve

   Antonyms:
   disbelief, distrust, doubt, doubt, hesitancy, hesitation, incredulity, indecision, irresolution, misgiving, perplexity, question, scruple, skepticism, suspense, suspicion, unbelief, uncertainty

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:4.5 / 2 votes

1. decision

   Synonyms:
   determination, conclusion, sentence, judgment, resolution, firmness

   Antonyms:
   irresoluteness, vagueness, indecision, uncertainty, unsettlement

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:3.7 / 3 votes

1. decision, determination, conclusionnoun

   the act of making up your mind about something

   "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"

   Synonyms:
   decisiveness, termination, determination, end, conclusion, finish, ending, ratiocination, close, finis, finale, stopping point, finding, closing, purpose, last

   Antonyms:
   indecisiveness, indecision

2. decision, determination, conclusionnoun

   a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

   "a decision unfavorable to the opposition"; "his conclusion took the evidence into account"; "satisfied with the panel's determination"

   Synonyms:
   decisiveness, termination, determination, end, conclusion, finish, ending, ratiocination, close, finis, finale, stopping point, finding, closing, purpose, last

   Antonyms:
   indecisiveness, indecision

3. decisionnoun

   (boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred

   "had little trouble in taking a unanimous decision over his opponent"

   Synonyms:
   conclusion, decisiveness, determination

   Antonyms:
   indecision, indecisiveness

4. decisionnoun

   the outcome of a game or contest

   "the team dropped three decisions in a row"

   Synonyms:
   conclusion, decisiveness, determination

   Antonyms:
   indecisiveness, indecision

5. decisiveness, decisionnoun

   the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose

   "a man of unusual decisiveness"

   Synonyms:
   conclusiveness, conclusion, decisiveness, finality, determination

   Antonyms:
   indecisiveness, indecision

Matched Categories

1. • Boxing
   • Choice
   • Judgment
   • Resoluteness
   • Result

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1. faisala

   its a decision

   we decided to go to the mall

   Submitted by anonymous on June 18, 2020  

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. decisionnoun

   Synonyms:
   conclusion, judgment, determination, settlement

2. decisionnoun

   Synonyms:
   resolution, firmness

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. decisionnoun

   Synonyms:
   determination, settlement, conclusion, verdict, inference, deduction, firmness, resolution, constancy, steadfastness

   Antonyms:
   indecision, irresolution, vacillation

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1. List of paraphrases for "decision":

   decisions, ruling, decided, resolution, decision-making, determination, décision, judgment, rapporteur, decides, judgement, decide, decisione, απόφαση, clout, besluit, action, choice, entscheidung, beschluss, disposition, decisão, solution, verdict, ddecision, case, order, resolve

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How to use decision in a sentence?

1. Thomas W. Fraser:

   There is no rule for market segmentation or market targeting. Do so in a way that makes sense for your environment. Do so in a manner that gives you the best information for your decision making needs.

2. Steve Nash:

   It was hard, in the end, it declared itself. I realized that I just couldn't do it any more. I couldn't sustain the rigors of the game with my back and so it( the decision) presented itself for me.

3. Morgan Wallen:

   And they have obviously affected my long-term goals and my dreams, i respect the show's decision because I know that I put them in jeopardy and I take ownership for this. I'd like to apologize to' SNL,' to my fans, to my team for bringing me these opportunities and I let them down.

4. Nicole Malliotakis:

   This Supreme Court decision is a victory for preserving the integrity and security of our elections, i stand with the vast majority of New Yorkers who are pleased to see the court strike down Democrats’ shameful attempt to dilute the voices of American citizens by allowing non-citizens to vote. The government should be working to create more trust in our elections, not less.

5. Bulent Tezcan:

   The only decision that will end the legitimacy debate and ease people's concerns about the judiciary is for the High Election Board to cancel the referendum.