Antonyms for decisions
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : dih-sizh-uhn |
| Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈsɪʒ ən |
Definition of decisions
Origin :- mid-15c., from Middle French décision (14c.), from Latin decisionem (nominative decisio) "a decision, settlement, agreement," noun of action from past participle stem of decidere (see decide). Decision making (adjective, also decision-making) is recorded from 1953.
- noun conclusion; resolution reached
- noun strength of mind or will
- He was sanguine in all his hopes, and rapid, but not unthinking, in all his decisions.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- The judges' decisions based on it were sound in logic and in law.
- Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce
- As a Judge he was noted for sound logic, and the clearness of his decisions.
- Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin
- Many of his decisions were models of deep research and lucid statement.
- Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin
- A poet as I am by trade, these decisions are to me of the last consequence.
- Extract from : « The Letters of Robert Burns » by Robert Burns
- At one time robots were even allowed to make their own decisions about killing.
- Extract from : « Arm of the Law » by Harry Harrison
- These decisions are given by, what may be called, a court of arbitration and a court of appeal.
- Extract from : « Bremen Cotton Exchange » by Andreas Wilhelm Cramer
- There were bodices to try on, and decisions to give on points of style.
- Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine
- He adds, that these decisions may be found in the registers of the Sorbonne, from the year 1700 to 1710.
- Extract from : « The Phantom World » by Augustin Calmet
- He can make these decisions quickly because he has clear policies to guide him.
- Extract from : « Herbert Hoover » by Vernon Kellogg
Synonyms for decisions
- accommodation
- accord
- adjudication
- adjudicature
- adjustment
- agreement
- arbitration
- arrangement
- backbone
- choice
- compromise
- decidedness
- decisiveness
- declaration
- determination
- doggedness
- earnestness
- end
- finding
- firmness
- fortitude
- grit
- iron will
- judgment
- obstinacy
- obstinance
- opinion
- outcome
- perseverance
- persistence
- pluck
- prearrangement
- preference
- purpose
- purposefulness
- purposiveness
- reconciliation
- resoluteness
- resolution
- resolve
- result
- ruling
- selection
- sentence
- seriousness
- settlement
- showdown
- spine
- stubbornness
- the call
- the nod
- understanding
- verdict
- volition
- will
- will power
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