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   decisive

   /dɪˈsʌɪsɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. settling an issue; producing a definite result: "the archers played a decisive part in the victory" Similar decidingconclusivedeterminingfinalsettlingkeypivotalcriticalcrucialmomentoussignificantinfluentialimportantmajorchiefprincipalprimeparamountOpposite insignificant
   • 2. having or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively: "she had an image of being tough and decisive" Similar resolutefirmstrong-mindedstrong-willeddetermineddoggedpurposefulforcefulemphaticdead setunhesitatingunwaveringunswervingunfalteringunyieldingunbendinginflexibleunmalleableunshakeableunrelentingobdurateobstinatestubbornintransigentrock-ribbedrare:indurateOpposite indecisive

   Word Origin early 17th century: from French décisif, -ive, from medieval Latin decisivus, from decis- ‘determined’, from the verb decidere (see decide).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDECISIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DECISIVE definition: 1. able to make decisions quickly and confidently, or showing this quality: 2. strongly affecting…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of DECISIVE is having the power or quality of deciding. How to use decisive in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Decisive.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDECISIVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   making choices quickly and surely, without having any doubts: In an emergency, decisive action is called for. Decisive also means without doubt or question, and of the greatest importance: DNA test results were decisive in proving his innocence.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › decisiveDecisive - definition of decisive by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Settling a matter or conflict; conclusive: the decisive battle in the war; the decisive piece of evidence in the lawsuit. 2. Characterized by or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and firmly; resolute: a decisive leader. de·ci′sive·ly adv.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › decisiveDecisive - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   adjective. determining or having the power to determine an outcome. “cast the decisive vote”. “two factors had a decisive influence”. synonyms: conclusive. forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question. crucial, important.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdecisive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   able to decide something quickly and with confidence. The government must take decisive action on gun control. Definition of decisive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › decisive_adjdecisive, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

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   There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word decisive. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryDECISIVE definition in American English - Collins Online ...

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   1. that settles or can settle a dispute, question, etc.; conclusive. decisive evidence. 2. determining or closely affecting what comes next; critically important; crucial. a decisive moment in his career. 3. having the quality of decision; showing determination or firmness. a decisive tone of voice.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › decisiveDecisive Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    DECISIVE meaning: 1 : able to make choices quickly and confidently; 2 : causing something to end in a particular way determining what the result of something will be.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of decisive – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    DECISIVE definition: 1. strongly affecting how a situation will progress or end: 2. making decisions quickly and…. Learn more.