decision — a choice that you make about something after thinking about it
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a choice that you make about something after thinking about it
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈsɪʒən/
Example Sentences
- His decision to eat 10 hamburgers was brave but foolish.
- The decision to study abroad changed her life completely.
- My cat makes better decisions than most politicians.
decision
NOUN[/dɪˈsɪʒən/]
a choice that you make about something after thinking about it
a choice that you make about something after thinking about it
The decision between precision and division!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin decidere, meaning 'to cut off' or 'to settle.' The sense evolved from the physical action of cutting or severing to the abstract notion of settling a matter by choosing one option from among several alternatives, as if cutting away all other possibilities.
Breakdown
de- (completely, fully) + caedere (to cut, strike). The prefix de- intensifies the action of caedere, creating the meaning 'to cut off decisively' or 'to settle finally.'
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📝Examples
“His decision to eat 10 hamburgers was brave but foolish.”
“The decision to study abroad changed her life completely.”
“My cat makes better decisions than most politicians.”
“The court's decision will be announced tomorrow.”
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