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decisive in Dutch

decisive in Dutch is doorslaggevend, afdoend, beslissend — decisive means settling an issue conclusively; producing a clear result.

decisive in Dutch

doorslaggevend
adj
Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.
afdoend
adj
Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.
beslissend
adj
Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.
beslist
adj
Marked by promptness and decision.
besluitvaardig
adj
Marked by promptness and decision.

What does "decisive" mean?

  1. adj Settling an issue conclusively; producing a clear result.
    "The general's decisive victory ended the war."
  2. adj Able to make decisions quickly and confidently.
    "A good manager needs to be decisive under pressure."
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decisive in a sentence

  • The general's decisive victory ended the war.
  • A good manager needs to be decisive under pressure.

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What is "decisive" in Dutch?

"decisive" in Dutch is doorslaggevend, afdoend, beslissend. decisive means: Settling an issue conclusively; producing a clear result.

How do you use "decisive" in a sentence?

Example: "The general's decisive victory ended the war." In Dutch, "decisive" is doorslaggevend, afdoend, beslissend.

Are there other ways to say "decisive" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "decisive": doorslaggevend, afdoend, beslissend, beslist, besluitvaardig.

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