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    decisively
    /dɪˈsʌɪsɪvli/

    adverb

    • 1. in a manner that settles an issue convincingly or produces a definite result: "they won decisively each time"
    • 2. in a way that shows the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively: "we will act decisively to stamp out corruption"

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  2. DECISIVELY definition: 1. quickly, effectively, and confidently: 2. in a way that strongly affects how a situation will…. Learn more.

  3. C1. strongly affecting how a situation will progress or end: These results could prove decisive in establishing the criminal's identity. a decisive role. a decisive victory. Fewer examples. This decisive defeat puts them out of contention for this year's championship finals.

  4. Decisively definition: in a way that settles a matter and puts an end to debate or speculation. See examples of DECISIVELY used in a sentence.

  5. 1. : having the power or quality of deciding. The council president cast the decisive vote. a decisive battle. 2. : resolute, determined. a decisive manner. decisive leaders. a decisive editor. 3. : unmistakable, unquestionable. a decisive superiority. decisively adverb. decisiveness noun. Synonyms. bent (on or upon) bound. determined. do-or-die.

  6. adjective. having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important: Your argument was the decisive one. Synonyms: final, conclusive. characterized by or displaying no or little hesitation; resolute; determined: The general was known for his decisive manner. Synonyms: firm. indisputable; definite:

  7. 1. Settling a matter or conflict; conclusive: the decisive battle in the war; the decisive piece of evidence in the lawsuit. 2. Characterized by or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and firmly; resolute: a decisive leader. de·ci′sive·ly adv. de·ci′sive·ness n. Synonyms: decisive, conclusive, critical, crucial, definitive, determinative.

  8. in a way that shows the ability to decide quickly and with confidence. Congress must act decisively against this threat. She shook her head decisively. Check pronunciation: decisively. Definition of decisively adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. Definitions of decisively. adverb. with firmness. “`I will come along,' she said decisively ” synonyms: resolutely. see more. adverb. in an indisputable degree. “the Fisher Act of 1918 decisively raised their status and pay” adverb. with finality; conclusively. “the voted settled the argument decisively ” see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA.

  10. Jun 16, 2024 · Definition of 'decisively' Word Frequency. decisively in British English. adverb. 1. in a manner that is influential or conclusive. 2. in a manner that demonstrates the ability to make decisions, esp quickly; resolutely. The word decisively is derived from decisive, shown below. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

  11. adjective. /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ Word Family. very important for the final result of a particular situation. a decisive factor/victory/battle. Climate was a decisive factor in establishing where the tournament should be held. She has played a decisive role in the peace negotiations.