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decided

adj. · n.
US //ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd// UK //dɪsˈaɪdɪd// de·cid·ed
  1. 1 clear and definite (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    clear and easy to see; something that is certain and not a doubt.

    unmistakable, definite, or unquestionable in nature.

    Example

    There has been a decided improvement in his health since he started exercising.

    Example

    The new policy resulted in a decided advantage for smaller firms, allowing them to compete more effectively with established industry giants.
  2. 2 determined (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Formal

    having strong feelings and not changing your mind.

    resolute and firm in purpose or opinion.

    Example

    She is a very decided person who knows exactly what she wants from life.

    Example

    He was a man of decided opinions, rarely swayed by the popular sentiment of the day or the advice of his peers.
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  1. 3 voters who have chosen (n.)
    C2 Proficiency Formal Technical

    people who have already made their choice, especially in an election.

    individuals, particularly voters, who have reached a final decision regarding their choice.

    Example

    The poll shows that the decideds are split evenly between the two candidates.

    Example

    Political analysts are focusing less on the decideds and more on the shrinking pool of swing voters who might determine the election outcome.
    • committed voters
    • undecideds
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