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taking a decision

taking a decision is the present participle and gerund of take a decision.

Meaning of take a decision

Verb

take a decision (third-person singular simple present takes a decision, present participle taking a decision, simple past took a decision, past participle taken a decision)

  1. Synonym of make a decision.
    Synonyms:
    make a decision

Questions about taking a decision

What is taking a decision the present participle and gerund of?
Taking a decision is the present participle and gerund of take a decision.

Words near taking a decision in the dictionary

  1. taking a chair
  2. taking a chance
  3. taking a cotton to
  4. taking a crack at
  5. taking a crap
  6. taking a decision
  7. taking a deep breath
  8. taking a dim view of
  9. taking a dip
  10. taking a dive
  11. taking a dookie

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