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decision

gb/dɪsˈɪʒən/ us/dɪsˈɪʒən/
A2 Английски
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Final choice after thinking

A choice you make after thinking about different things you could do.

Модел на употреба: make [a decision] about [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'decision' with 'choice'—a 'choice' is one option among many, while a 'decision' is the act or result of choosing.
Синоними
choice (More general; can be any selection, not necessarily after deep thought.) | judgment (Often implies personal evaluation or opinion.)
Антоними
indecision (The state of being unable to decide.)
Колокации
make a decision |tough decision |final decision |quick decision |difficult decision
Теми
daily life |business |emotions |core_vocabulary |work
Примери
  • After hours of discussion, they finally made a decision.
  • It was a difficult decision, but she knew it was the right one.
  • His decision to move abroad surprised everyone.
  • The committee will announce its decision tomorrow.
  • She regretted her decision almost immediately.
Примери за учащи
  • I made a decision to study English.
  • He made a decision to buy the car.
  • We have to make a decision today.
  • This is a big decision for our family.
Съществително B1 entity
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Formal ruling by authority

A formal choice or judgment made by someone in power, like a judge or government.

Модел на употреба: announce [a decision] on [something]
Синоними
ruling (Specifically used in legal or formal contexts.) | verdict (Usually refers to a jury's or judge's decision in court.)
Антоними
overturning (The act of reversing an earlier decision.)
Колокации
court decision |government decision |official decision |policy decision
Теми
law |business |politics
Примери
  • The Supreme Court’s decision changed the law.
  • The manager’s decision to close the branch was unexpected.
  • We are still waiting for the council’s decision.
  • The decision will be published next week.
Примери за учащи
  • The court made a decision about the case.
  • The teacher made a decision about the trip.
  • The company gave its decision yesterday.
Съществително B2 property
3

Quality of being decisive

The ability to choose something quickly and not change your mind.

Синоними
decisiveness (Abstract noun form emphasizing quick and firm choice-making.)
Антоними
indecision (Lack of ability to decide quickly.)
Колокации
act with decision |show decision
Теми
personality |emotions |core_vocabulary |work
Примери
  • She acted with great decision during the crisis.
  • Decision is essential for good leadership.
  • He showed decision in rejecting the offer.
Примери за учащи
  • She acted with decision in the meeting.
  • Good leaders have decision.
  • He spoke with decision about the plan.
Граматика
Речникова форма
decision
IPA
GB/dɪsˈɪʒən/
US/dɪsˈɪʒən/
Срички и ударение
de - cision (2 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cision)
Форми на думата
Noun
  • Base: decision
  • Plural: decision, decisions
Семейство думи
Forms
decisions noun
Core family
decide verb A2 decisive adjective B2
Related words
decisively adverb decisiveness noun
Negative and opposite forms
undecided adjective indecision noun indecisive adjective B2
Изрази

change one's decision

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/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ wˈʌnz dɪsˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase

Choose differently after deciding before

To decide something new after already deciding before.

Примери
  • She changed her decision and stayed home.
  • He changed his decision about selling the car.

make a decision

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/mˈeɪk ə dɪsˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase

Choose after thinking carefully

To choose something after thinking about different possibilities.

Примери
  • I need to make a decision before Friday.
  • We made a decision to move to another city.

reach a decision

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/ɹˈit͡ʃ ə dɪsˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase

Arrive at a final choice

To finally choose something after talking or thinking about it for some time.

Примери
  • The board reached a decision after three hours of debate.
  • Have you reached a decision yet?

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