decision-maker
noun
de·ci·sion-mak·er
di-ˈsi-zhən-ˌmā-kər 
variants
or less commonly decision maker
plural decision-makers also decision makers
: someone who is known or primarily responsible for making decisions
a good decision-maker
one of the company's key/top decision makers
However, this does not permit corrections personnel or a warden to automatically assume the role of the patient's medical decision-maker.—
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Now Buster Posey is the Giants’ chief decision-maker.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
Level Access’s report, which surveyed more than 1,400 professionals across industries including more than 500 decision-makers from the European market, found that 73% of survey respondents affirmed that the EAA applies to their organization.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Photo: Courtesy Everett Collection As the creative director of a fashion house—or two fashion houses—you're always the decision-maker and the person everyone is turning to to weigh in on everything and have the final say.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Customer Insights empower decision-makers to take their company to the next level through powerful partnerships, pursue bespoke products and deliver personalized services that resonate with their consumers.
—Vox Creative, Vox, 6 Dec. 2024
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Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
Level Access’s report, which surveyed more than 1,400 professionals across industries including more than 500 decision-makers from the European market, found that 73% of survey respondents affirmed that the EAA applies to their organization.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Photo: Courtesy Everett Collection As the creative director of a fashion house—or two fashion houses—you're always the decision-maker and the person everyone is turning to to weigh in on everything and have the final say.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Customer Insights empower decision-makers to take their company to the next level through powerful partnerships, pursue bespoke products and deliver personalized services that resonate with their consumers.
—Vox Creative, Vox, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Decision-maker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decision-maker. Accessed 20 Dec. 2024.
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