decision /dɪˈsɪʒn̩/noun 5verb 1forms 3 noun5 •a choice about what to do, made after thinking about itIt is the decision of the court that movies are protected as free speech.His life has always been filled with big decisions. •The act of deciding. •A result arrived at by the judges when there is no clear winner at the end of the contest.He has won twice by knockout, once by decision. •Firmness of conviction.After agonizing deliberations, they finally proceeded with decision. •A win or a loss awarded to a pitcher. verb1 •To defeat an opponent by a decision of the judges, rather than by a knockout formsdecisioned · decisioning · decisions