To make a decision is to choose what to do. The expression works for a choice already made or one still ahead: made a decision, need to make a decision.
make a decision about/on + topic; decide to + verb
- We made a decision about the launch after reviewing the test results.
- Students must make a decision on which course to take by Friday.
What changed
First version
We did a decision to change the schedule.
Revision
We made a decision to change the schedule.
Use make, not do, with the noun decision. After decision, use about to name the subject of the choice, or to + verb to name the action you chose.
Decide expresses the same idea more briefly: We decided to leave. Make a decision lets you describe the decision itself: make a difficult decision.
Your turn
After comparing the two courses, I ___ a decision. (made / did)
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made — The expression needs made, the past form of make.
Describe a choice between two options. Name both, say what you decided and explain why.
I considered evening classes and an online course, then made a decision to study online because my work shifts change every week.
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