arriving at a clear decision Synonym

discussions, debates, considerations, reflections, consultations, negotiations, talks, conferences, dialogues, evaluations, examinations, reviews, analyses, ponderings, musings, ruminations, meditations, cogitations, speculations, judgments, assessments, appraisals, weighings, thinkings, contemplations, studies, inquiries, investigations, scrutinies, inspections, explorations, probings, dissections, deliberateness, thoughtfulness, advisements, advisories, advisings [x]

reappraisal, review, reassessment, re-evaluation, second thought, rethinking, reexamination, revision, reanalysis, reinspection, rejudgment, reweighing, rechecking, relook, readdressing, reexploration, reexposure [x]

wise, prudent, sensible, discerning, shrewd, astute, thoughtful, careful, cautious, sagacious, rational, reasonable, sound, balanced, considered, circumspect, perceptive, insightful, intelligent, informed, canny, sober level-headed, commonsensical, practical, logical, clear-headed, sharp, discriminating, sage, well-advised, well-judged, politic, tactical, strategic, foresighted, perspicacious, enlightened, erudite, knowledgeable, experienced, skillful, adept, proficient, expert, masterly, adroit, deft, capable [x]

strategies, plans, approaches, methods, tactics, procedures, steps, measures, actions, options, alternatives, ways, routes, paths, solutions, schemes, blueprints, frameworks, game plans, roadmaps, techniques, maneuvers, operations, processes, protocols, agendas, programs, initiatives, policies, guidelines, directives, instructions, formulas, designs, arrangements, setups, configurations, layouts, formats, outlines, drafts, sketches, proposals, recommendations, advisories, advisements, suggestions [x]

determine, choose, resolve, conclude, settle, elect, opt, select, pick, adjudicate, rule, decree, judge, arbitrate, finalize, establish, designate, appoint, commit, ordain, pronounce, ascertain, fix, name, identify, stipulate, mandate, command, direct, dictate, govern, control, regulate, administer, manage, preside, oversee, supervise, handle, execute, implement, enforce, carry out, effectuate, bring about, accomplish, achieve, realize, fulfill, complete [x]

decide, resolve, conclude, settle, determine, finalize, adjudicate, arbitrate, judge, rule, decree, establish, fix, set, ascertain, confirm, verify, validate, ratify, endorse, approve, sanction, authorize, mandate, ordain, prescribe, stipulate, dictate, command, instruct, direct, order, pronounce, declare, announce, proclaim, affirm, assert, state, specify, detail, outline, delineate, define, demarcate, mark, designate, identify, pinpoint [x]

dare, venture, risk, commit, leap, dive in, go for it, take a chance, take the leap, make the jump, take the risk, embark, undertake, initiate, start, begin, launch, set out, try, attempt, go ahead, jump in, engage, tackle, face, confront, embrace, seize the opportunity, step forward, move ahead, proceed, advance, push forward, take action, make a move, get started, get going, get underway, set in motion, kick off, break the ice, take the first step, make a start, take initiative, take the first plunge, take the first leap, take the first dive, take the first risk, take the first venture, take the first commitment [x]

decide, determine, resolve, conclude, settle, finalize, choose, opt, elect adjudicate, rule, decree, establish, fix, agree, consent, assent, concur, commit, pledge, promise, vow, affirm, confirm, ratify, endorse, approve, sanction, authorize, mandate, ordain, prescribe, stipulate, dictate, command, instruct, direct, order, charge, commission, appoint, designate, nominate, name, select, pick, single out, earmark, allocate [x]

in a quandary, in a predicament, in a bind, in a jam, in a fix, in a tight spot, in a tough spot, in a difficult situation, in a pickle, in a conundrum, in a quagmire, in a catch-22, in a tight corner, in a muddle, in a mess, in a spot [x]

determination, decision, resolve, intention, firmness, purpose, steadfastness, tenacity, willpower, commitment, perseverance, resolution, conclusion, settlement, verdict, decree, ruling, judgment, declaration, pronouncement, proclamation [x]

uncertain, unsure, hesitant, wavering, indecisive, ambivalent torn, irresolute, doubtful,ted, vacillating, uncommitted, in two, on the fence, undetermined, unresolved, in a quand, in a dilemma in limbo, up in the air not settled, not, not determined, decided, not resolved not certain, not sure, not clear, not conclusive not committed, not firm, not final not established, not confirmed, not resolved, not settled, not fixed, not decided, not certain, not definite, not conclusive, not committed, not final, not established [x]

summarizes, encapsulates, condenses, recaps, recapitulates, synopsizes, abridges, epitomizes, outlines, reviews, sums, abstracts, compiles, compresses, digests [x]

infer, conclude, derive, reason, gather, assume, understand, figure out ascertain, determine, extrapolate, surmise, reckon, inferentially, construe, interpret, read, comprehend, decipher, decode, glean, judge, make out, piece together, work out, hypothesize, theorize, postulate, suppose, conjecture, deducible, inferable, inferential, logicalize, rationalize, syllogize, think, analyze, assess, evaluate, estimate, appraise, consider, weigh, calculate, discern, intuit, perceive, recognize [x]

summary, recap, overview, synopsis, précis, abstract, digest, summation, review, outline, brief, condensation, wrap-up, recapitulation, résumé, compendium, epitome, rundown, gist, abridgment, conspectus, essence, pith, main points, highlights, key points, summing, summing-up [x]

inferring, concluding, deriving, reasoning, extrapolating, inf, deducing, surmising [x]