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decision

/dɪˈsɪʒən/

Meanings
noun
The act of deciding.

Examples :

"After careful consideration, the student made a decision about which college to attend. "
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Related Words

Illustration agonizing

agonizing verb

/ˈæɡəˌnaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈeɪɡəˌnaɪzɪŋ/

To writhe with agony; to suffer violent anguish.

"The student agonizing over the difficult math problem felt a sharp pain in their head. "

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firmness noun

/ˈfɜːmnəs/ /ˈfɝmnəs/

The state of being firm; strength; permanence; stability; hardness; resolution.

"The teacher admired the student's firmness in defending her opinion during the class debate. "

Illustration conviction

conviction noun

/kənˈvɪkʃən/

A firmly held belief.

"My conviction that hard work pays off is what motivates me to study diligently. "

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deliberations noun

/dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃənz/ /dəˌlɪbəˈreɪʃənz/

The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection.

"After lengthy deliberations, the jury reached a verdict. "

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opponent noun

/ɒpəʊnənt/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

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knockout noun

/ˈnɒkaʊt/

The act of making someone unconscious, or at least unable to come back on their feet within a certain period of time; a TKO.

"The boxer scored a knockout on his opponent."

Illustration deciding

deciding verb

/dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/

To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle

"Her last-minute goal decided the game."

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consideration noun

/kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən/

The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).

"After much consideration, I have decided to stay."

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proceeded verb

/pɹəˈsiːdɪd/

To move, pass, or go forward or onward; to advance; to carry on

"To proceed on a journey."

Illustration unanimous

unanimous adjective

/juːˈnanɪməs/ /juˈnænəməs/

Based on unanimity, assent or agreement.

"The debate went on for hours, but in the end the decision was unanimous."

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judgement noun

/dʒʌdʒmənt/

The act of judging.

"The teacher's judgement of the student's essay will determine their grade. "

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protected verb

/pɹəˈtɛktɪd/

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."