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decisive
adjective
Forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis
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dɪˈsaɪsɪv
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adjective
Forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis
“A critical point in the campaign”
adjective
Determining or having the power to determine an outcome
“Cast the decisive vote”
adjective
Characterized by decision and firmness
“An able and decisive young woman”
adjective
Unmistakable
“Had a decisive lead in the polls”
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A critical point in the campaign
The critical test
Cast the decisive vote
Two factors had a decisive influence
An able and decisive young woman
We needed decisive leadership
She gave him a decisive answer
Had a decisive lead in the polls
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