Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation - Consideration and Choice

Here you will learn some English words related to consideration and choices such as "delegate", "consultation", and "choice".

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Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation
call [noun]

a choice made or a judgment reached after considering several possibilities

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

Ex: If you change your mind about coming tonight , just give me a call .
choice [noun]

an act of deciding to choose between two things or more

Ex: Their choice of music was perfect for the party .

to decide what we want to have or what is best for us from a group of options

Ex: She could n't choose a favorite book because she loved so many .

to decide between two possible alternatives or choices that one has

Ex: When it comes to choosing a political party , it 's important to come down on one side of the fence or the other to actively participate in the democratic process .

to state that one is bound to do something specific

Ex: In response to the crisis , the humanitarian organization committed to providing emergency relief and support to affected communities .

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

Ex: He carefully considered all the job offers before making a decision .

the act or process of discussing something with a person or a group of people

Ex: During the initial consultation , the lawyer explained the client 's rights and possible outcomes .

to formally oppose or challenge a decision or a statement

Ex: They will contest the new policy at the upcoming board meeting .
criteria [noun]

the particular characteristics that are considered when evaluating something

Ex: The committee set several criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the new policy .

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

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decision [noun]

the act of reaching a choice or judgement after careful consideration

Ex: With multiple options on the table , the moment of decision approached for the board of trustees .

a person or thing responsible for making important choices or judgments, especially within an organization

Ex: In healthcare , doctors are decision makers regarding patient treatment plans .

(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

Ex: A royal decree was announced to change the national holiday schedule .

to make an official judgment, decision, or order

Ex: The court is decreeing an injunction to halt the construction until further assessment .
default [noun]

a predefined option based on which a computer or other device performs a particular task unless it is changed

Ex: The smartphone 's default wallpaper is a scenic landscape , but users can customize it with their own photos .
delegate [noun]

someone who is chosen as a representative of a particular community at a conference, meeting, etc.

to think carefully about something and consider it before making a decision

Ex: Scientists are attentively deliberating the potential impacts of a new discovery .
determined [adjective]

not changing one's decision to do something despite opposition

dilemma [noun]

a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important

Ex: The politician 's dilemma was whether to support the new policy that was popular but potentially harmful in the long run .
dissent [noun]

a formal statement in which a judge disagrees with the opinion or decision of the majority

Ex: In his dissent , the judge warned of future consequences for civil rights .

to purposefully act slowly

Ex: They will likely drag their feet on implementing the new policy , causing further frustration among employees .

to make a decision solely based on throwing a dice, picking a random paper, etc.

Ex: The committee members had to draw straws to determine which proposal would receive funding for the community project .