"well thought out - decision?"

Absolutely so.

Thanks for replying, Avangi.

It would mean the same thing as 'an informed decision', is that right?

Thank you again.

PBF

Well - - not exactly. We sometimes say a decision is informed by X, Y, and Z. (Those are not necessarily people.) I usually think of them as outside sources. That is, sources probably not directly connected to the decision being made. I suppose you could say that your decision was informed by some previous experience in your memory.

What I'm trying to get at

PeaceblinkfriendIs it idiomatic to say 'a well thought out decision' ?

Thanks

PBF

It is perfectly correct to say. Gurus here may have differing opinions on how to write [punctuate] it. My attempt would be "well thought-out decision".

Technically, I think you need the - between well and thought as well, and it starts looking awful.

Grammar GeekTechnically, I think you need the - between well and thought as well, and it starts looking awful.

I agree, on both counts.

Thank you all for your replies.

I also agree that it starts looking awful.

Just wondering, Avangi. What migh

How about thoroughly considered?

Or just reverse it. The decsion was well thought out, so that implementation was easy... etc.

Ah, those are better alternatives. Thanks for replying, Grammar Geek.

Happy New Year!

PBF