Definition
(to make) a decision: (to make) a choice, a judgment, a conclusion, a verdict
to decide to make up one's mind, to choose, to elect
to make an informed decision to make an educated choice
to make an informed decision to make an educated choice
Pronunciation examples
UK: I've decided to become a businesswoman.
US: I can't decide - I hate making decisions.
- "Insufficient or poor-quality sleep increases the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease, as well as the probability of making risky decisions."
- "Sometimes it's very hard to make a decision you feel good about."
- "Just make a decision, because I have to tell Democracy's mother soon."
- "I've made a decision, however, and rather than follow in my grandfather's footsteps, and live his dream, I've decided to pursue my own dream. Ladies and gentleman, I've decided to become..."
- "I'm tired of making decisions."
- "Steffi : The buying commission has actually made a decision on our order for this season."
- "Bruno : You know Donna, there's always a decision to make."
- "Congratulations, you've made the decision to grab the brass ring"
- "Donna : Bruno, if you're having such a hard time making decisions, why don't I do the deciding for the rest of the trip?"
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