de·ci·sion
(dĭ-sĭzh́ən)
[Middle English decisioun, from Old French decision, from Latin dēcīsiō, dēcīsiōn-, curtailment, settlement, from dēcīsus past participle of dēcīdere, to cut off, decide; see decide.]
noun
- The passing of judgment on an issue under consideration.
- The act of reaching a conclusion or making up one's mind.
- A conclusion or judgment reached or pronounced; a verdict.
- Firmness of character or action; determination.
- Sports A victory won on points in boxing when no knockout has occurred or in wrestling when no fall has occurred.
- Baseball A win or loss accorded to a pitcher: has four wins in six decisions.
transitive verb: -sioned, -sion·ing, -sions.
Sports- To defeat by a decision, as in boxing: decisioned his opponent in the third round.
derivatives
- de·císion·al
- adjective
synonyms:
decision, conclusion, determination These nouns denote a position, opinion, or judgment reached after consideration: a decision unfavorable to the opposition; came to the conclusion not to proceed; satisfied with the panel's determination.
