B2–C1 · CLF · CLF069

Given [X], we decided to [Y] because [Z]

Makes a cause-and-effect link explicit so the reasoning is easier to inspect.

EN · EnglishGiven [X], we decided to [Y] because [Z].
DE · GermanAngesichts [X] haben wir beschlossen, [Y], weil [Z].

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  1. RU · Translation

    С учётом ограниченной наблюдаемости мы решили отложить запуск, потому что скрытые сбои было бы трудно обнаружить.

    EN · English

     Given the limited observability,  we  decided to  delay the launch because  silent failures  would  be  difficult to  detect.

    DE · German

    Angesichts der begrenzten Beobachtbarkeit  haben  wir  beschlossen,  den Start zu  verschieben, weil  stille Fehler schwer zu  erkennen  wären.

  2. RU · Translation

    С учётом риска миграции мы решили временно использовать оба пути параллельно, потому что возможность отката должна сохраняться.

    EN · English

     Given the migration risk,  we  decided to  run both paths in parallel because  rollback  must  remain  possible.

    DE · German

    Angesichts des Migrationsrisikos  haben  wir  beschlossen,  beide Wege vorübergehend parallel zu  betreiben, weil  ein Rollback möglich  bleiben  muss.

  3. RU · Translation

    С учётом обратной связи пользователей мы решили убрать дополнительный шаг, потому что он создавал лишнее трение, не добавляя ценности контролю.

    EN · English

     Given the user feedback,  we  decided to  remove the extra step because  it  added friction without  adding control value.

    DE · German

    Angesichts des Nutzerfeedbacks  haben  wir  beschlossen,  den zusätzlichen Schritt zu  entfernen, weil  er  Reibung  erzeugte, ohne  zusätzlichen Kontrollwert zu  schaffen.

  4. RU · Translation

    С учётом бюджета на поддержку мы решили повторно использовать существующую инфраструктуру, потому что новый сервис увеличил бы стоимость владения.

    EN · English

     Given the maintenance budget,  we  decided to  reuse the existing infrastructure because  a new service  would  add ownership cost.

    DE · German

    Angesichts des Wartungsbudgets  haben  wir  beschlossen,  die bestehende Infrastruktur  weiterzuverwenden, weil  ein neuer Service  zusätzliche Betriebskosten  verursachen  würde.

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Reasoning move · Decide

Decide

What it does

State a completed choice while keeping the reason or decision criterion visible.

When to use it

Use it after a choice has been made and the reader needs to understand why that option was selected.

Common mistake

Do not use because as a post-hoc excuse; the stated reason should reflect the criterion that actually drove the decision.

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Nearby structures let you perform the same reasoning move in a different form.

  1. The choice comes down to [X] or [Y].Decide · same reasoning move · same study set · related logic
  2. There is a trade-off between [X] and [Y].Decide · same reasoning move · same study set
  3. The advantage of [X] is [Y]; the downside is [Z].Decide · same reasoning move · same study set
  4. If we prioritize [X], we risk sacrificing [Y].Decide · same reasoning move · same study set

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See this reasoning move in real sentences

The source sentence contains a reviewed cue that points toward this frame. Treat it as a bridge for practice, not as an equivalence claim.

ENHaving + Past ParticipleHaving spoken to the manager, they decided to go ahead with the project.ENUse Idioms to Sound Like a NativeThey decided to call it a day.