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IPA/ɛntˈʃaɪ̯dʊŋ/
Ich habe eine Entscheidung getroffen.
I made a decision.
Die Entscheidung fiel einstimmig.
The decision was unanimous.
Several possible routes narrow to one chosen route, which becomes fixed for action.
eine Entscheidung treffen
make a decision
eine schnelle Entscheidung treffen
make a quick decision
zu einer Entscheidung kommen
come to a decision
Wahl: The act of choosing one option from several.
Entschluss: A firm decision followed by the intention to act on it.
Auswahl: A selection made from available options to suit a preference or purpose.
Alternative: One possible option or course of action that could be chosen.
Entscheidung, die Festlegung auf eine Möglichkeit nach Abwägung zwischen Alternativen.
The noun Entscheidung was formed from entscheiden by adding -ung, and entscheiden developed from elements meaning separation or division.