decision
gb/dɪsˈɪʒən/ us/dɪsˈɪʒən/
A2
English
~ 500
döntés, határozat, határozottság
NOUN
A2
1
döntés
B1
Usage pattern:
make [a decision] about [something]
After hours of discussion, they finally made a decision.
Órákig tartó vita után végre meghozták a döntést.
It was a difficult decision, but she knew it was the right one.
Nehéz döntés volt, de tudta, hogy ez a helyes.
His decision to move abroad surprised everyone.
The committee will announce its decision tomorrow.
She regretted her decision almost immediately.
Learner examples
I made a decision to study English.
Úgy döntöttem, hogy angolul fogok tanulni.
He made a decision to buy the car.
Úgy döntött, hogy megveszi az autót.
We have to make a decision today.
This is a big decision for our family.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'decision' with 'choice'—a 'choice' is one option among many, while a 'decision' is the act or result of choosing.
Meaning
Final choice after thinking
Collocations
make a decision
|tough decision
|final decision
|quick decision
|difficult decision
Synonyms
choice (More general; can be any selection, not necessarily after deep thought.)
|
judgment (Often implies personal evaluation or opinion.)
Antonyms
indecision (The state of being unable to decide.)
Themes
daily life
|business
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definition
A choice you make after thinking about different things you could do.
A conclusion or resolution reached after considering different possibilities or options.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
announce [a decision] on [something]
The Supreme Court’s decision changed the law.
A Legfelsőbb Bíróság határozata megváltoztatta a törvényt.
The manager’s decision to close the branch was unexpected.
Váratlan volt a vezető döntése, hogy bezárja a fiókot.
We are still waiting for the council’s decision.
The decision will be published next week.
Learner examples
The court made a decision about the case.
A bíróság határozatot hozott az ügyben.
The teacher made a decision about the trip.
A tanár döntést hozott a kirándulásról.
The company gave its decision yesterday.
Meaning
Formal ruling by authority
Collocations
court decision
|government decision
|official decision
|policy decision
Synonyms
ruling (Specifically used in legal or formal contexts.)
|
verdict (Usually refers to a jury's or judge's decision in court.)
Antonyms
overturning (The act of reversing an earlier decision.)
Themes
law
|business
|politics
Definition
A formal choice or judgment made by someone in power, like a judge or government.
An official conclusion or ruling made by a person or body with authority, such as a judge or committee.
NOUN
B2
3
She acted with great decision during the crisis.
Nagy határozottsággal cselekedett a válság idején.
Decision is essential for good leadership.
A jó vezetéshez elengedhetetlen a határozottság.
He showed decision in rejecting the offer.
Learner examples
She acted with decision in the meeting.
Határozottan lépett fel a megbeszélésen.
Good leaders have decision.
A jó vezetők határozottak.
He spoke with decision about the plan.
Meaning
Quality of being decisive
Collocations
act with decision
|show decision
Synonyms
decisiveness (Abstract noun form emphasizing quick and firm choice-making.)
Antonyms
indecision (Lack of ability to decide quickly.)
Themes
personality
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definition
The ability to choose something quickly and not change your mind.
The ability to make choices quickly and with confidence.
Grammar
Dictionary form
decision
IPA
GB/dɪsˈɪʒən/
US/dɪsˈɪʒən/
Syllables & stress
de - cision (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cision)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: decision
- Plural: decision, decisions
Word family
Forms
decisions
noun
Related words
decisively
adverb
decisiveness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Expressions
change one's decision
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ wˈʌnz dɪsˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase
Choose differently after deciding before
To decide something new after already deciding before.
Examples
- She changed her decision and stayed home.
- He changed his decision about selling the car.
make a decision
1/mˈeɪk ə dɪsˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase
Choose after thinking carefully
To choose something after thinking about different possibilities.
Examples
- I need to make a decision before Friday.
- We made a decision to move to another city.
reach a decision
1/ɹˈit͡ʃ ə dɪsˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase
Arrive at a final choice
To finally choose something after talking or thinking about it for some time.
Examples
- The board reached a decision after three hours of debate.
- Have you reached a decision yet?