de·ci·sion
[dih-sizh-uh n]
–noun
1.the act or process of deciding; determination, as of a question or doubt, by making a judgment: They must make a decision between these two contestants.2.the act of or need for making up one’s mind: This is a difficult decision.
3.something that is decided; resolution: He made a poor decision.
4.a judgment, as one formally pronounced by a court.
5.the quality of being decided; firmness: He spoke with decision.
6.the final score in any sport or contest: The decision was 5 to 4 in favor of the home team.
7.Boxing . the awarding of a victory in a match not decided by a knockout or technical knockout, usually through a vote of the referee and judges.
–verb (used with object)
8.Boxing . to win a victory over (one’s opponent) by a point score rather than a knockout.