Consideration and Choice

to telephone a place or person

Can you call me back in ten minutes?

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

George didn't want to come, but we persuaded him to change his mind.

an act of deciding to choose between two things or more

The menu offered a wide choice of dishes.

to decide what we want to have or what is best for us from a group of options

When you go shopping, remember to choose quality over quantity.

to decide between two possible alternatives or choices that one has

In the heated debate over climate change, scientists and policymakers need to come down on one side of the fence or the other to drive effective action.

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

He was arrested for attempting to commit fraud by falsifying financial documents.

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

I need to consider whether to accept the promotion.

the act or process of discussing something with a person or a group of people

She scheduled a consultation with a cardiologist to discuss her heart health.

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

The contest for the championship title was intense and thrilling.

a specific condition or factor that is utilized for the evaluation of something

One criterion for selecting a candidate for the job is their relevant work experience.

to irrevocably make a decision or to take an action with consequences

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

He had to decide whether to accept the job offer.

a choice or judgment that is made after adequate consideration or thought

After much deliberation, she finally made the decision to pursue a career in medicine.

a person or thing responsible for making important choices or judgments, especially within an organization

As the CEO, she is the ultimate decision maker for the company's strategic direction.

(mathematics) ‌the study about making the best choice out of available alternatives while considering all the risks and benefits

to make an official judgment, decision, or order

The king decreed that all citizens must pay taxes by the end of the month.

to fail at accomplishing an obligation, particularly a financial one

If you miss your mortgage payments, you may default on your home loan.

to give part of the power, authority, work, etc. to a representative

The President delegated war powers to the Secretary of Defense during the crisis.

done on purpose

His deliberate choice of words conveyed a sense of seriousness.

to learn of and confirm the facts about something through calculation or research

Scientists regularly determine the chemical composition of substances in the laboratory.

a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important

She faced a dilemma when she had to choose between attending her best friend's wedding and a critical work presentation.

a difference of opinion, especially from commonly accepted beliefs

There was open dissent among the committee members over the proposal.

to purposefully act slowly

She always drags her feet when it comes to completing her assignments, causing delays in the team.

to make a decision solely based on throwing a dice, picking a random paper, etc.

The finalists in the singing competition had to draw lots to determine the order of their performances.