DECISIVE


Meaning of DECISIVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪsaɪsɪv ]

1.

If a fact, action, or event is decisive , it makes it certain that there will be a particular result.

...his decisive victory in the presidential elections...

ADJ

• de‧ci‧sive‧ly

The plan was decisively rejected by Congress three weeks ago.

ADV : usu ADV with v

2.

If someone is decisive , they have or show an ability to make quick decisions in a difficult or complicated situation.

He should give way to a younger, more decisive leader.

ADJ

• de‧ci‧sive‧ly

‘I’ll call for you at half ten,’ she said decisively.

ADV

• de‧ci‧sive‧ness

His supporters admire his decisiveness.

N-UNCOUNT

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