English Dictionary

decision

/dɪˈsɪʒən/

noun

The act of deciding. / A choice or judgement. / (uncountable) Firmness of conviction. / (chiefly combat sports) A result arrived at by the judges when there is no clear winner at the end of the contest.

I have made a decision to quit my job and start my own business.

意味（1）

The act of deciding.

意味（2）

A choice or judgement.

The US supreme court has ruled unanimously that natural human genes cannot be patented, a decision that scientists and civil rights campaigners said removed a major barrier to patient care and medical innovation.

意味（3）

(uncountable) Firmness of conviction.

After agonizing deliberations, they finally proceeded with decision.

意味（4）

(chiefly combat sports) 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.

意味（5）

(baseball) A win or a loss awarded to a pitcher.