Synonyms for

Decision

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

Definition

Decision means making a choice or coming to a conclusion about something.

Synonyms & similar words

indecision conclusion indecisiveness determination decisiveness choice determination judgment verdict resolution finding conclusion ruling settlement commitment resolve discretion election selection option preference volition will purpose intent

Synonyms by register

Formal

determination resolution verdict judgment

Informal

call pick choice ruling

Literary

decree doom

Antonyms

indecision hesitation doubt uncertainty wavering ambivalence

Common collocations

  • make a decision
  • reach a decision
  • final decision
  • difficult decision
  • key decision
  • tough decision
  • sound decision
  • quick decision

Word family

noun decision
verb decide
adjective decisive
adverb decisively

Usage note

While 'decision' is a neutral term, 'judgment' can sometimes imply a more considered or authoritative assessment. 'Choice' often emphasizes the act of selecting from alternatives.

Example sentences

  1. I need to make a decision about what to wear today.
  2. The judge's decision was final.
  3. My mom and I made the decision to bake cookies for the party.
  4. The decision to cancel the game was made due to the weather.
  5. It's important to make good decisions when it comes to your health.

Quotes

  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing. - Theodore Roosevelt
  • Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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