Decided

/dɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To make a choice or come to a conclusion about something.

After much deliberation, she decided to accept the job offer.

To settle or resolve something.

The committee decided the issue after lengthy discussions.

To determine the outcome or fate of something.

The referee decided the game with a controversial penalty.

adjective

Having made a firm decision; resolved.

He was decided in his choice to pursue a career in medicine.

Clear and definite; not ambiguous.

The team's decided victory left no doubt about their skills.

From Middle English 'deciden', from Latin 'decidere' meaning 'to cut off, settle'.

make a decided difference

To have a clear and noticeable impact.

decided advantage

A clear or significant benefit in a situation.

decidedly not

Clearly and without a doubt not.

decide

To come to a resolution in the mind.

decision

A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.

decisive

Having the power or quality of deciding.

It’s a done deal.

Once she signed the contract, it was a decided matter.

No ifs, ands, or buts.

The plan is in place, no ifs, ands, or buts about it—it's decided.