Decide (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), de·cid·ed, de·cid·ing.
  1. to solve or conclude (a question, controversy, or struggle) by giving victory to one side: The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff.
  2. to determine or settle (something in dispute or doubt): to decide an argument.
  3. to bring (a person) to a decision; persuade or convince: The new evidence decided him.
verb (used without object), de·cid·ed, de·cid·ing.
  1. to settle something in dispute or doubt: The judge decided in favor of the plaintiff.
  2. to make a judgment or determine a preference; come to a conclusion.
verb
  1. to reach a decision
  2. to cause (a person) to reach a decision
  3. to determine or settle (a contest or question)
  4. to influence decisively the outcome of (a contest or question)
  5. to pronounce a formal verdict
Decide (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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