decision
gb/dɪsˈɪʒən/ us/dɪsˈɪʒən/
A2
Inglês
~ 500
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
A2
entity
1
Final choice after thinking
A choice you make after thinking about different things you could do.
Padrão de uso:
make [a decision] about [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'decision' with 'choice'—a 'choice' is one option among many, while a 'decision' is the act or result of choosing.
Sinônimos
choice (More general; can be any selection, not necessarily after deep thought.)
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judgment (Often implies personal evaluation or opinion.)
Antônimos
indecision (The state of being unable to decide.)
Colocações
make a decision
|tough decision
|final decision
|quick decision
|difficult decision
Temas
daily life
|business
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|work
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Substantivo
B1
entity
2
Formal ruling by authority
A formal choice or judgment made by someone in power, like a judge or government.
Padrão de uso:
announce [a decision] on [something]
Sinônimos
ruling (Specifically used in legal or formal contexts.)
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verdict (Usually refers to a jury's or judge's decision in court.)
Antônimos
overturning (The act of reversing an earlier decision.)
Colocações
court decision
|government decision
|official decision
|policy decision
Temas
law
|business
|politics
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The court made a decision about the case.
- The teacher made a decision about the trip.
- The company gave its decision yesterday.
Substantivo
B2
property
3
Quality of being decisive
The ability to choose something quickly and not change your mind.
Sinônimos
decisiveness (Abstract noun form emphasizing quick and firm choice-making.)
Antônimos
indecision (Lack of ability to decide quickly.)
Colocações
act with decision
|show decision
Temas
personality
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|work
Exemplos
- She acted with great decision during the crisis.
- Decision is essential for good leadership.
- He showed decision in rejecting the offer.
Exemplos para estudantes
- She acted with decision in the meeting.
- Good leaders have decision.
- He spoke with decision about the plan.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
decision
AFI
GB/dɪsˈɪʒən/
US/dɪsˈɪʒən/
Sílabas e tonicidade
de - cision (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cision)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: decision
- Plural: decision, decisions
Família de palavras
Forms
decisions
noun
Related words
decisively
adverb
decisiveness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Expressões
change one's decision
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ wˈʌnz dɪsˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase
Choose differently after deciding before
To decide something new after already deciding before.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- The board reached a decision after three hours of debate.
- Have you reached a decision yet?