Synonyms

deciding

American

[dih-sahy-ding] / dɪˈsaɪ dɪŋ /

adjective

that settles a question or dispute or leads to a final decision; determining; decisive.

the deciding vote; The weather will be the deciding factor as to whether we have the picnic or not.

First recorded in 1650–60; decide + -ing ²

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Santa Cruz tried out the surveillance company Flock Safety for a little over a year before deciding it was time to move on.

From Los Angeles Times

Neither those for nor against slavery liked the idea of America’s citizens deciding such an essential issue.

From Literature

However, the principles above apply only when VAR is deciding to send the referee to the monitor.

From BBC

Tavárez is still deciding whether he feels comfortable bringing his family to World Cup matches as planned.

From Los Angeles Times

She wants to be recognized as a whole person, capable of deciding, worthy of compassion and respect.

From Barron's

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