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Definition decisive in British 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 UK has played a decisive role in these negotiations.

Synonyms and related words
decisive instrumental enabling
2

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

Example

a decisive victory for the Labour Party

Synonyms and related words
against the run of play comfortable competitive
3

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

Example

As a chairman, he was firm and decisive.

Synonyms and related words
confident proud easy
3.1

used about someone's behaviour

Example

We must take decisive action to solve this problem.

Synonyms and related words
confident proud easy
Definition decisive in British English