| verb | reach, make, or come to a decision about something “We finally decided after lengthy deliberations” |
| verb | bring to an end; settle conclusively “The case was decided” |
| verb | cause to decide “This new development finally decided me!” |
| verb | influence or determine “The vote in New Hampshire often decides the outcome of the Presidential election” |
| decisive | adjective | characterized by decision and firmness |
| decision | noun | the act of making up your mind about something |
| deciding | noun | the cognitive process of reaching a decision |
| determinant | adjective | having the power or quality of deciding |
| determination | noun | a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration |
| settlement | noun | a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it |
| settler | noun | a negotiator who settles disputes |
| resolve | noun | a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote |
| adjudicative | adjective | concerned with adjudicating |
| adjudicatory | adjective | concerned with adjudicating |
| judge | noun | a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice |