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 noun
the company's decision-making process

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Kate was right to read him into all of the messy and highly questionable decision-making that’s been going on for the last year and change! — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026 Differences of opinion are a natural part of collaboration and decision-making, but how those differences are handled can determine whether a discussion moves the team forward or creates unnecessary tension. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 For him, the two jobs require very different approaches to decision-making. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 Participants work on communication and decision-making skills, establish long-term goals and collaborate on business plans. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 16 Oct. 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 19 Oct. 2026.

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