Meaning & Definition of Decision in English

1. The act of making up your mind about something

• "The burden of decision was his"

• "He drew his conclusions quickly"

2. A position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

• "A decision unfavorable to the opposition"

• "His conclusion took the evidence into account"

• "Satisfied with the panel's determination"

3. (boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred

• "Had little trouble in taking a unanimous decision over his opponent"

4. The outcome of a game or contest

• "The team dropped three decisions in a row"

5. The trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose

• "A man of unusual decisiveness"