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deciding
dih-SEYE-dihng
Deciding (adj) means having the power to determine the final outcome of something. Example: “The chairman has the deciding vote if the committee is split evenly.”
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Having the power to determine the final outcome of something.
"The chairman has the deciding vote if the committee is split evenly."
"The deciding goal came in the final minute of the game."
"Price was the deciding factor in her choice of laptop."
How to use deciding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes whatever finally settles the outcome of something.
Common pairings
the deciding factor
deciding vote
deciding goal/game
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Word forms
- Plural
- decidings
- Comparative
- more deciding
- Superlative
- most deciding
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What does “deciding” mean?
The word “deciding” means having the power to determine the final outcome of something. In plain terms, describes whatever finally settles the outcome of something.
How do you pronounce “deciding”?
“Deciding” is pronounced dih-SEYE-dihng (/dɪˈsaɪ.dɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “deciding” in a sentence?
Here is “deciding” used in a sentence: “The deciding goal came in the final minute of the game.”
What part of speech is “deciding”?
“Deciding” is an adjective.
Is “deciding” a common word?
“Deciding” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "deciding" and "decisive"?
Both can describe what settles an outcome, as in "the deciding goal" or "the decisive goal." "Deciding" points to the specific factor that determines the result, while "decisive" can also describe a person who makes firm choices quickly.
What is the difference between "deciding" as an adjective and as a verb form?
As an adjective it means outcome-determining ("the deciding vote"); as the present participle of "decide" it describes the ongoing act of making a decision ("she is deciding what to do"). The surrounding words show which is meant.
What nouns commonly follow "deciding"?
In its outcome-determining sense, "deciding" typically precedes words like "factor," "vote," "goal," "game," "moment," and "match."
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