Слово англійською: decision

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Переклад decision українською: рішення

noun

/dɪˈsɪʒn/

Word Family

[countable] a choice or judgement that you make after thinking and talking about what is the best thing to do
- I think I've made the right decision.
- (British English) No decisions have yet been taken.
- decision on something We need a decision on this by next week.
- decision about something I will consult colleagues before making a final decision about how to proceed.
- We must come to a decision about what to do next.
- We finally reached a decision (= decided after some difficulty).
- decision to do something Who made the decision to go ahead with the project?
- Choosing a college is a big decision for students and their families.
- a difficult/tough/hard decision
- It is almost impossible for the average person to make an informed decision (= one based on evidence).
- (British English) The government plans to appeal against the decision in the High Court.
- (North American English) to appeal the decision
- to reverse/overturn a decision on appeal
- The editor's decision is final.
see also executive decision, split decision
[uncountable] the process of deciding something
- The moment of decision had arrived.
- The power of decision remained with the directors.
- The most persuasive talker often dominates the decision process.
(also decisiveness)
[uncountable] the ability to decide something clearly and quickly
- This is not a job for someone who lacks decision.
opposite indecision

Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin decisio(n-), from decidere ‘determine’, from de- ‘off’ + caedere ‘cut’.

Idioms

reserve (your) decision/judgement

to not decide or make a judgement about something until a later time
- I'd prefer to reserve judgement until I know all the facts.
- Three judges have decided to reserve their decision until a later date.