Meaning
To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English deciden, from Old French decider, from Latin dēcīdere, infinitive of dēcīdō (“cut off, decide”), from dē (“down from”) + caedō (“cut”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
jump to conclusionsrush to judgement
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 16 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-25CADEINV
- 2026-07-01ECDHIPU
- 2026-03-12CDEILNP
- 2025-08-17CAIDBET
- 2025-07-23CDUIETV
- 2025-05-30IOBNDCE
- 2025-02-06CAMEDIY
- 2024-10-30CDTNIEM
- 2024-09-02CDNIEJO
- 2024-06-24CDPUHEI
- 2024-04-05CAMEDIT
- 2024-03-16IAHDCPE
+4 earlier appearances in the archive.