making an informed choice Synonym

knowledge, learning, scholarship, discipline, field, study, branch, area, subject, domain, research, inquiry, investigation, experimentation, exploration, analysis, examination, scrutiny, observation, discovery, understanding, comprehension, insight wisdom, erudition, education, academia, technology, methodology, systematization, empiricism, natural science, physical science, life science social science, formal science, applied science, theoretical science, practical science, scientific method, scientific knowledge, scientific discipline, scientific study, scientific research, scientific inquiry, scientific investigation, scientific exploration, scientific analysis, scientific examination, scientific scrutiny [x]

Erudition, scholarship, learning, knowledge, academia, wisdom, enlightenment, rationalism, thoughtfulness, sagacity, insight, discernment, reason, intellect, brainpower, mentalism, highbrowism, bookishness, culture, sophistication, education, literacy, eruditeness, sapience, understanding, comprehension, acumen, perspicacity, profundity, sagaciousness, cleverness, brilliance, astuteness, judiciousness, prudence, philosophy, logic, rationality, intelligence, mind, wit, braininess, smartness, erudition [x]

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]

intelligence, intellect, brainpower, mental capacity, cognitive ability, reasoning, understanding, acumen, insight, wisdom, knowledge, erudition, scholarship, learning, sagacity, discernment, perception, comprehension, enlightenment, thoughtfulness, profundity, astuteness, cleverness, brilliance, sharpness, wit, smartness, sagaciousness, perspicacity, rationality, judiciousness, prudence, sapience, mental acuity, mental sharpness, mental keenness, mental agility, mental prowess, mental strength, mental faculties, cognitive faculties, cognitive prowess, cognitive strength, cognitive sharpness, cognitive acuity, cognitive keenness, cognitive agility, cognitive capacity, cognitive insight, cognitive understanding [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]

empiricism [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]

intensify, strengthen, enhance, amplify, augment, expand,, magnify, reinforce, escalate, heighten, broaden, extend, enlarge, develop, advance, boost, fortify, consolidate, solidify, deepen [x]

common sense, traditional knowledge, popular wisdom, collective wisdom, ancestral wisdom, cultural wisdom, folk knowledge, traditional wisdom, inherited wisdom, age-old wisdom, grassroots wisdom, native wisdom, indigenous wisdom, time-honored wisdom, customary wisdom, conventional wisdom, communal wisdom, rustic wisdom, peasant wisdom, rural wisdom, village wisdom, old wives' tales, lore, folklore, folk tradition, folk beliefs, folk sayings, folk proverbs, folk lore [x]