Decision-making
Example: Effective decision-making shaped many historical events and outcomes.
Definition
"Decision-making" refers to the process of identifying and choosing the best possible option or course of action from among several alternatives. It involves evaluating information, weighing consequences, and selecting a direction to achieve desired goals, often playing a crucial role in history and leadership.
Etymology
The term "decision-making" combines "decision," derived from the Latin 'decidere,' meaning 'to cut off' or 'determine,' with "making," indicating the act of producing or creating. The phrase emphasizes the active process of forming decisions, a concept that has evolved significantly in governance and historical contexts.
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"Decision-making" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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