Definition of DECIDING

deciding

Plural: decidings

Noun

  • the cognitive process of reaching a decision
  • The act of making a decision.

Verb

  • reach, make, or come to a decision about something
  • bring to an end; settle conclusively
  • cause to decide
  • influence or determine
  • present participle and gerund of decide

Adjective Satellite

  • having the power or quality of deciding
    • "cast the deciding vote"

Adj

  • Resulting, having resulted, or having the potential to result in a decision or conclusion.

Examples

  • "The cost turned out to be the deciding factor in our final choice."

Synonyms

adjudicate, decide, decision making, determinant, determinative, determine, determining, make up one's mind, resolve, settle

Scrabble Score: 13

deciding is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
deciding is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
deciding is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

deciding is a valid Words With Friends word