after-decision
|af-ter-de-cis-ion|
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/ˈæftər dɪˈsɪʒən/
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/ˈɑːftə dɪˈsɪʒən/
subsequent decision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'after-decision' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'decision', where 'after' meant 'following in time' and 'decision' meant 'a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration'.
Historical Evolution
'after-decision' is a modern English term formed by combining 'after' and 'decision'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a decision made following another', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a decision made after an initial decision, often as a result of new information or reconsideration.
The committee made an after-decision to change the venue of the event.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45