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decisive

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/dɪ.ˈsaɪ.sɪv/
Forms:more decisive,most decisive
1

powerful enough to determine the outcome of something

  • Her decisive leadership style helped the team achieve victory.
  • The CEO's decisive action saved the company from bankruptcy.
  • The decisive vote swung the outcome of the election in favor of the incumbent.
  • The general's decisive command led to a swift victory on the battlefield.
  • She took a decisive step toward improving her health by adopting a fitness routine.
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leaving no uncertainty or room for debate

  • The team's decisive victory in the final match cemented their place as champions.
  • The decisive evidence left no room for doubt about the defendant's guilt.
  • The company's decisive growth in the last quarter proved the success of their new strategy.
  • The decisive defeat of the opposing army marked the end of the conflict.
  • The conclusive, decisive victory in the elections ended any further debate about the results.
3

(of a person) able to make clear, firm decisions quickly, especially in challenging situations

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  • The decisive leader quickly chose a course of action, even when faced with uncertainty.
  • As a decisive manager, he never hesitated to make tough calls when needed.
  • A decisive person knows when to act and is never swayed by indecision or doubt.
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marking or having the nature of a turning point, crisis, or critical moment

  • The battle was a decisive moment in the war.
  • The negotiations reached a decisive stage.
  • The team faced a decisive crisis that would determine its future.
  • The election proved to be a decisive point in the country's history.
  • The experiment reached a decisive phase.
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