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decision
A formal, often legally binding or official decision made by an authority, a court, or a committee. The term is used mainly in Switzerland and Austria.
Das Gericht wird seinen Entscheid in der kommenden Woche bekannt geben.
The court will announce its decision next week.
This word is used mainly in Switzerland and Austria, especially in formal, legal, or administrative contexts. In Germany it is very rare.
Der Bundesrat hat seinen Entscheid gestern mitgeteilt.
The Federal Council communicated its decision yesterday.
'Der Entscheid' (the decision) is the noun derived directly from the verb 'entscheiden' (to decide). It refers to the result of the decision-making process.
Nach langer Beratung fällte die Jury ihren Entscheid.
After long deliberation, the jury made its decision.
Because the word is formal, it is often used with verbs such as 'einen Entscheid fällen' (to make a decision), 'einen Entscheid treffen' (to make a decision), or 'einen Entscheid anfechten' (to appeal/challenge a decision).
Die Partei wird den negativen Entscheid des Gerichts anfechten.
The party will appeal the court's negative decision.
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Entscheidung and Entscheid can both refer to a formal decision by an authority, court, or committee. Entscheidung is the more general standard German form; Entscheid is used especially in Switzerland and Austria. In general standard German, Entscheidung is therefore usually the safer choice.
Das Gericht veröffentlichte heute seinen Entscheid zum Fall.
The court published its decision in the case today.
Das Gericht veröffentlichte heute seine Entscheidung zum Fall.
The court published its decision in the case today.
