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Deciding [mental_activity]
A Cognizer makes a Decision, which may be about an entity or a course of action.
How (and whether) this frame is distinct from Choosing is currently up for debate.
Mo decided to quit the program.
How (and whether) this frame is distinct from Choosing is currently up for debate.
Mo decided to quit the program.
Properties
- ID
- #363
- Entry
- frm_deciding
- Namespace
- Experiential.Mental_activity
- FrameNet version
- Deciding (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Deciding
Core Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cognizer |
The Cognizer decides on a course of action.
Mo|Cog decided to quit the program. |
category
sentient
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| Decision |
Decision identifies the entity or course of action upon which the Cognizer decides.
Mo decided to quit the program|Dec. |
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Peripheral Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Place |
The place where the Cognizer makes the decision.
At the first|pla crossroad we decided to wait. |
category
locative_relation
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| Possibilities |
A Cognizer makes a Decision from among a set of Possibilities.
Mo decided on the blue sweater from the pile on the counter|Poss. |
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| Time |
The time or time period over which the Cognizer makes the decision.
The State Cabinet today|tim decided to file an appeal in the Supreme Court seeking an extension of six months for implementation of its judgment |
category
time
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— |
Extra-thematic Frame Elements (4)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circumstance |
The conditions under which the Cognizer makes a Decision.
We have ruled out the effect of photosynthesis under the current conditions of the experiment|Circ. |
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| Explanation |
The reason for which the Cognizer makes the Decision.
Miss Patty opted for blue because it is her daughter's favorite color|exp. |
category
state_of_affairs
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| Inherent_purpose |
The Cognizer intends the Decision to fulfill an Inherent_purpose . Samson ruled out Delilah as a wife.
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| Manner |
The Manner in which the Cognizer makes a Decision
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Frame-Frame Relations (4)
Causative
Inheritance
See_also
Using
Lexical Units (4)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| decide.v | — | COD: come to a resolution in the mind as a result of consideration |
| decision.n | — | COD: a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration |
| determine.v | — | FN: to firmly decide |
| rule out.v | — | FN: to decide against a possiblity |
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