decisively

/dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/
adverb
  1. In a way that shows the ability to make decisions quickly and confidently.
    • The captain acted decisively to steer the ship away from the storm.
    • She spoke decisively, leaving no room for doubt.
    • He decisively chose the blue paint for the living room.
  2. In a way that has a clear and important effect on the result.
    • The new policy decisively improved the company's profits.
    • Our team won decisively, with a score of 5–0.
    • The evidence decisively proved his innocence.
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