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noun

der Entscheid, -e

decision

Ein Ergebnis, bei dem man nach dem Überlegen festlegt, was getan oder gewählt wird.

Definition & meaning

The word "der Entscheid" primarily refers to a formal decision, a ruling, or a judgment made by an authority, a court, or a committee. While it is related to the verb "entscheiden" (to decide), it is frequently used in formal, legal, or administrative contexts, particularly in Switzerland, where it is more common than in Germany (where "die Entscheidung" is preferred).

It can refer to:

  1. An official conclusion or settlement of a case.
  2. A definitive choice made after deliberation.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Grammar: Masculine noun (der). The plural form is "die Entscheide".
  • Word origin: It is derived from the Middle High German "entscheide," which stems from the verb "entscheiden." The prefix "ent-" denotes a separation or the beginning of an action, and "-scheiden" relates to "to separate" or "to part" (the same root as "scheiden" to divorce or "unterscheiden" to distinguish). Historically, a decision was seen as separating one option from another.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • die Entscheidung
  • der Beschluss
  • das Urteil
  • die Verfügung

Antonyms:

  • die Unentschlossenheit
  • das Zögern

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Examples

Der Entscheid wird wohlüberlegt sein.noun

The decision will be well-considered.

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