deciding

• Bezeichnet etwas oder jemanden, der eine Entscheidung herbeiführt, den Ausschlag gibt oder den endgültigen Verlauf bestimmt; oft im Sinne von ausschlaggebend, entscheidend oder maßgeblich.

Describes something that has the power to determine a result or outcome; crucial or decisive.

1. Having the power to settle or determine an outcomeC1formal

   Describes a factor, event, vote, or element that carries sufficient weight or authority to conclusively resolve a question, dispute, or process. This usage highlights the critical importance of the subject in bringing about a final resolution or turning point.

   Ausschlaggebend für eine Entscheidung

   • The judge's ruling was the deciding factor in the settlement negotiations.
   • Her testimony proved deciding in the jury's deliberations.
   • The last goal of the match was deciding, securing victory for the underdogs.
   • Climate conditions often play a deciding role in agricultural planning.
   • The committee's final vote was deciding, ending months of uncertainty.

   Synonymeconclusivecriticalcrucialdecisivedefinitivedeterminingfinalpivotalsettling

2. Serving as the critical element that resolves uncertaintyC1formallegal

   Refers to information, evidence, or a circumstance that tips the balance in a situation where multiple possibilities exist, thereby enabling a clear choice or conclusion. This sense is often used in analytical, legal, or strategic contexts where precision and finality matter.

   Als entscheidendes Element dienend, das Ungewissheit auflöst

   • The newly discovered document was deciding in overturning the earlier verdict.
   • His calm demeanor under pressure was the deciding quality that earned him the promotion.
   • In close elections, a single district can be deciding for the overall result.
   • The deciding piece of evidence emerged only during the final hour of the trial.
   • Market volatility often makes timing the deciding consideration for investors.

   Synonymeconclusivecriticalcrucialdecisivedefinitivedeterminingpivotal

   Antonymeinconclusiveindecisivenoncritical

• Substantiv, das den kognitiven Prozess des Entscheidens oder der Auswahl bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the cognitive process of reaching a decision or making a choice.

unzählbar

1. The cognitive process of reaching a decisionB2formal

   The mental process of considering options and making a choice.

   Entscheidungsfindung

   • Deciding can be difficult when there are many options.
   • The deciding took longer than expected due to the complexity.
   • She is responsible for the deciding in this matter.

   Synonymedecisiondecision makingdeliberationdeterminationjudgmentresolution

• Verb, das den Prozess bezeichnet, nach Abwägung von Möglichkeiten zu einer Entscheidung oder einem Urteil zu gelangen.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a choice or judgment after considering options.

1. A2formal

   To make a choice or judgment after considering options.

   Sich entscheiden

   • We need to decide what to do next.
   • She decided to study medicine.
   • He couldn't decide between the two jobs.

   Synonymechooseconcludedetermineelectoptresolveselectsettle

   Antonymeditherequivocatehesitatevacillatewaver

2. Resolve or settleB1formal

   To settle or determine an issue or dispute.

   Entscheiden

   • The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff.
   • They decided the matter at the meeting.
   • The committee decided on the new policy.

   Synonymeadjudicatearbitrateconcludedetermineresolverulesettle

   Antonymevacillatewaver

3. Determine or causeB2formal

   To cause something to happen or be a particular way.

   Bestimmen

   • The weather decided the outcome of the game.
   • Her speech decided the vote.
   • Fate decided their meeting was inevitable.

   Synonymeconditioncontroldeterminedictategoverninfluenceregulateshape