Meaning of deciding in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/

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  1. Noun

    deciding

    Definitions

    1. the cognitive process of reaching a decision

    Examples

    • « a good executive must be good at decision making »

    Derived terms

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