Synonyms for deciding

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determining · determinant · determinative

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Adjective

Noun

Definitions

1. adj. 1

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

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

2. n. 1

   The act of making a decision.

Forms

Plural

decidings

Example sentences

• determining What was the determining factor in this case?
• determinant International trade is a key determinant of prosperity.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

11 letters

determining⁴, determinant⁴

13 letters

determinative⁵

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (determining⁴ = 4 syllables).