decided
decided Lexical Profile
decided Game Scores & Validity
• verb
To come to a resolution in the mind as a result of consideration (past tense and past participle of 'decide').
"After reviewing all the applications, the panel decided to hire the candidate with the most teaching experience."
• adjective
Clear, definite, and unmistakable; leaving no room for doubt.
"Having lived abroad for five years, she had a decided advantage when applying for the international position."
Having or showing firm determination and resolve; resolute and unwavering.
"The committee is already decided on the main budget allocations for the coming fiscal year."
• Rhymes for decided
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the verb 'decide', which comes from Middle French 'décider' and ultimately from Latin 'decidere', meaning literally 'to cut off' (from 'de-' meaning 'off' + 'caedere' meaning 'to cut').