Synonyms for

Deciding

Verb / ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪŋ / Another word for deciding — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Deciding means making a choice or coming to a conclusion after considering all the options.

Synonyms & similar words

settle decide determinant determinative resolve determining decisionmaking adjudicate determine makeuponesmind choosing determining resolving settling judging opting picking electing voting agreeing concluding

Synonyms by register

Formal

determining resolving concluding settling

Informal

figuring out nailing down making up your mind

Literary

fateful crucial pivotal

Antonyms

undecided wavering hesitant ambivalent irresolute indecisive

Common collocations

  • deciding moment
  • deciding factor
  • deciding vote
  • deciding game
  • deciding battle
  • deciding issue
  • deciding point

Word family

noun decision
verb decide
adjective decisive
adverb decisively

Usage note

The adjective form 'deciding' often implies a moment or factor that settles a matter. It is less common than 'decisive', which describes something that causes a decision to be made or shows determination.

Example sentences

  1. I am deciding which shirt to wear today.
  2. The judge is deciding the outcome of the case.
  3. We are deciding where to go on vacation this year.
  4. She is deciding between two different job offers.
  5. The committee is deciding which proposal to approve.

Quotes

  • The hardest thing in life is knowing which bridge to cross and which to burn. - David Russell
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln

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