decision

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of making up your mind about something
  2. noun a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
  3. noun (boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred

Etymology

Derived from Middle French, from Latin dēcīsiō, dēcīsiōnis, from dēcīdō (“to decide”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

determination, conclusion

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