The decision
Example: The decision affects the final outcome
Definition
"The decision" refers to the act or process of making a choice or reaching a conclusion after consideration. It often involves selecting between alternatives and has significant impact, as in the example phrase, 'The decision affects the final outcome.'
Etymology
The phrase "the decision" comes from the Latin word 'decisio,' meaning 'a cutting off,' which metaphorically refers to settling a matter by cutting off other possibilities. Over time, it evolved into the Old French 'decision' before entering English, where it retained the meaning of a final determination or judgment.
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"The decision" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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