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Definition decisive in American English

decisive adjective

adjective
/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
Example

Gettysburg, site of the final, decisive battle of the Civil War

Example

Cleveland's reputation for reliability was the decisive factor in winning the contract.

Example

The U.S. has played a decisive role in these negotiations.

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2

able to make choices or decide what to do quickly and confidently

Example

As a chairperson, he was firm and decisive.

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2.1

used about someone's behavior

Example

We must take decisive action to solve this problem.

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3

a decisive victory or defeat is one in which the winner does much better than the loser

Example

a decisive victory for the Democratic Party

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Definition decisive in American English