American Dictionary
Definition decisive in American English
decisive
adjective
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adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
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.
Example
As a chairperson, he was firm and decisive.
Example
a decisive victory for the Democratic Party
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