decisive
1 of 1adjective/dɪ.ˈsaɪ.sɪv/
Forms:more decisive,most decisive
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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.
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(of a person) able to make clear, firm decisions quickly, especially in challenging situations
C1- 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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