pre-decision
|pre-de-ci-sion|
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/priː-dɪˈsɪʒən/
(decision)
making a choice
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-decision' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'decision' from Latin 'decisio', meaning 'a cutting off'.
Historical Evolution
'pre-decision' evolved from the combination of 'pre-' and 'decision' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a decision made beforehand', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a decision made in advance of a particular event or situation.
The committee made a pre-decision to allocate funds for the project.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45