決定

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 決定 (けってい), resolve 決 and settle 定 combine to denote a decision.
• Basic usage: 決定する is the act of settling a choice, while nominal 決定 can also denote what has been decided.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Decision process and decided outcome
  • Tense and predicate distinguish a proposal under consideration from a settled decision.