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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This disconnect breeds an empathy gap between decision-makers and the seniors whose lives and well-being depend on these products.
—Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Heaton has become just as famous for her devout Catholic faith, never afraid to stand by her beliefs despite the many behind-the-scene forces in her industry and other career decision-makers with opinions that do not always agree with all who surround her.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
Five months into his freshman year in Congress, Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) has learned how to elbow his way into key negotiations with decision-makers.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2025
He was long ago picked out by Madrid’s decision-makers as the one to succeed Ancelotti when the Italian’s time at the helm came to an end.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 8 June 2025
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Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Heaton has become just as famous for her devout Catholic faith, never afraid to stand by her beliefs despite the many behind-the-scene forces in her industry and other career decision-makers with opinions that do not always agree with all who surround her.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
Five months into his freshman year in Congress, Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) has learned how to elbow his way into key negotiations with decision-makers.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2025
He was long ago picked out by Madrid’s decision-makers as the one to succeed Ancelotti when the Italian’s time at the helm came to an end.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 8 June 2025
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“Decision-maker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decision-maker. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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