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Common collocations with decision in American Collocation

decision noun

US /dɪˈsɪʒ(ə)n/

difficult

difficult
hard
tough

We have some very tough decisions to make.

good or correct

correct
good
rational
right
sensible
wise

This was definitely the right decision.

poor or wrong

bad
poor
wrong

One bad decision was swiftly followed by another.

important

big
important
key
major
momentous

Within the company there are likely to be several people involved in any key decisions.

based on good information

informed

University league tables assist students to make informed decisions about where to study.

made quickly

hasty
quick
snap

Plan ahead and don’t make snap decisions.

made by everyone or most people

collective
majority
unanimous

The jury’s decision was unanimous.

done deliberately

conscious

It was a conscious decision to take control of her life.

that people disagree about

controversial

This controversial decision led to much protest.

business
investment
management
planning
policy

Expect to see significant policy decisions in this area.

make a decision

arrive at
come to
make
reach
take

It didn’t take long to make the decision to retreat.

influence a decision

affect
influence

When considering a planning application what affects the decision?

give reasons for a decision

defend
explain
justify

Whatever method is chosen, the trustees must be able to justify their decision if challenged.

say or do what you have decided

announce
confirm
implement
issue

The committee will announce the decision to the parties at the end of the hearing where possible.

think again about a decision

reconsider
review

I invite you to reconsider your decision.

change a decision

overrule
overturn
reverse

This decision was overturned by the Court of Appeal.

try to change a decision

appeal against
challenge

If your application is unsuccessful, you can appeal against the decision.

when you do not make a decsion until a later time

defer
delay
postpone

It was agreed to defer a decision on this issue until after Christmas.

agree with a decision

accept
support
uphold

Following the result of the ballot, it is clear that the majority do not want to strike, and we accept their decision.

when you have to make a decision

be faced with
face

I faced an agonizing decision.