decision-making
Meaning
Decision-making refers to the cognitive process of selecting a course of action from multiple alternatives, often involving the evaluation of information, weighing of options, and consideration of potential outcomes, which is critical in both personal and
💡 While "decision-making" is often used interchangeably with "decision-making process," the latter emphasizes the procedural aspects, whereas the former can refer to both the act and the cognitive framework behind it.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Sofia
sat
at
her
kitchen
table
with
the
formal
offer
before
her
,
trying
to
stay
composed
as
she
weighed
the
practical
implications
.
Her
decision
-
making
considered
not
only
remuneration
but
also
commute
length
,
professional
development
prospects
,
and
how
the
position
matched
her
long
-
term
priorities
.
She
drafted
a
concise
list
of
advantages
and
drawbacks
,
assessed
the
likely
consequences
for
her
daily
routine
,
and
marked
the
elements
she
could
not
concede
.
After
consulting
a
trusted
friend
and
reflecting
on
her
intuition
about
the
team
dynamic
,
she
felt
ready
to
negotiate
minor
adjustments
.
Ultimately
,
Sofia
relied
on
the
structured
process
she
had
followed
and
accepted
the
offer
that
best
aligned
with
her
personal
ambitions
.
Common Phrases
strategic decision-making
data-driven decision-making
consensus-based decision-making
Related Words
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