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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Supporting our employees reduces burnout, improves retention, strengthens decision-making and helps ensure exceptional service for Washington County residents. Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 5 Aug. 2026 Kennedy installed his then-deputy secretary, Jim O’Neill, as interim head and sought to concentrate much of the decision-making among the department’s political leadership in Washington. Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026 That would allow aircrews to spend more attention on tactical decision-making while autonomous software handles time-sensitive actions. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026 The gallery says the project is about strengthening public engagement and ensuring its future reflects a broader cross-section of society, not replacing expert decision-making. George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 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 7 Aug. 2026.

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