decision

Definitions

1. noun

   The act of deciding.

   Examples

   • The decision came only after weeks of thought.
   • Making a decision quickly was never his strength.
2. noun

   A choice or judgment.

   Examples

   • The court's decision is that movies are free speech.
   • His life has been full of big decisions.
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3. noun

   Firm and clear determination.

   Examples

   • They finally went ahead with decision.
   • She spoke with quiet decision.
4. noun

   A result given by judges when there is no knockout.

   Examples

   • He won a decision in his last three fights.
   • The boxer won by decision after twelve close rounds.
5. noun

   A win or loss given to a pitcher in baseball.

   Examples

   • The pitcher got the decision after five strong innings.
   • He got the decision even though he gave up two runs.
6. verb

   To beat an opponent by the judges' vote.

   Examples

   • The champion decisioned his opponent after twelve rounds.
   • He was decisioned in a close fight.