collectivedecision-making

noun

UK /kəˈlɛktɪv dɪˈsɪʒən ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

US /kəˈlɛktɪv dɪˈsɪʒən ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

When a group of people choose something together.

The class used collective decision-making to pick a name for the new pet.

SYNONYMS

group decision-making shared decision-making team decision-making joint decision-making

RELATED WORDS

consensus collaboration voting teamwork discussion

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A process where everyone in a group has a say before a choice is made.

The club's collective decision-making meant every member could share their idea.

3. Reaching an agreement as a whole group rather than one person deciding alone.

Through collective decision-making, the family agreed on where to go for vacation.

4. Working together to solve a problem and pick the best option.

The players used collective decision-making to plan their next move in the game.