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Definition decision in American English

decision verb

[transitive] verb
/dɪˈsɪʒ(ə)n/
1

to make a decision on something, especially using special software and automatic processes

Example

The system ensures that loans are decisioned within compliance guidelines.

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2

in boxing, to beat an opponent as a result of a decision based on points

Example

Among the opponents he defeated was Gregorio Peralta, whom he decisioned at Madison Square Garden.

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Definition decision in American English