Words Related to Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation - Making a Decision 2
Here you will learn some English words related to making a decision, such as "delegate", "contest", and "choice".
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to choose
[verb]
to decide what we want to have or what is best for us from a group of options
to come down on one side of the fence or the other
[phrase]
to decide between two possible alternatives or choices that one has
to consider
[verb]
to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion
consultation
[noun]
the act or process of discussing something with a person or a group of people
criterion
[noun]
a specific condition or factor that is utilized for the evaluation of something
decision theory
[noun]
(mathematics) the study about making the best choice out of available alternatives while considering all the risks and benefits
decree
[noun]
an official authoritative decision or judgment, especially one made by a government or the ruler of a country
default
[noun]
a predefined option based on which a computer or other device performs a particular task unless it is changed
delegate
[noun]
someone who is chosen as a representative of a particular community at a conference, meeting, etc.
to deliberate
[verb]
to think carefully about something and consider it before making a decision
to go back on a promise / deal / pledge
[phrase]
to fail to keep or fulfill a commitment or assurance made to someone
dilemma
[noun]
a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important
dissent
[noun]
(law) refusal to be bound by a decision or opinion that is contrary to one's beliefs or judgment
on second thoughts
[phrase]
used to state that one has adopted a different opinion after rethinking or reconsidering something
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