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deciding

Pronunciation: [dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use deciding in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “making choices”

(verb) to make a choice or select an option. When you decide, you think about your options and then pick one. It’s like choosing what game to play or what snack to eat.

Example

She is deciding between pizza and pasta for dinner tonight.

Example

He is not deciding anything; he feels too confused about what to choose.

Example

What are you deciding to do this weekend?

Context: “planning actions”

(verb) to settle on a plan or course of action. When you decide to do something, you are making a plan to do it. For example, deciding to go for a run means you made a plan to run.

Example

They decided to go to the movies after dinner.

Example

She hasn’t decided to join the team yet because she is unsure.

Example

Have you decided what to wear for the party?

How to pronounce deciding

Pronunciation: [dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ]

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