Words / A2

di-SIZHN/dɪˈsɪʒn/

A decision is a choice you make: make a decision, a difficult decision, the committee’s decision. Decide is the verb. Choice can be the options or the act; decision stresses the moment you settle it. Indecision is not deciding. Do not say “take a decide” — make a decision or decide.

Meaning

A choice you make after thinking.

Examples

• “We need to make a decision about the holiday.”
• “Have you made a decision about the course?”
• “It was a quick decision, but it worked.”

Good to know

make a decision. Verb: decide. Cousin: choice. Opposite idea: indecision.

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