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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Their ideas, in turn, are more likely to be heard by decision-makers and implemented into the company’s strategies.
—Iese Business School, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Some band people prefer hierarchy and assertive decision-makers; others aspire to a more chaotic kind of democracy.
—Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
On top of unrivaled visibility to decision-makers in NFL front offices — more than 50 Big Data Bowl participants have been hired by NFL clubs and vendors, according to the league — there’s also a cash prize at stake.
—Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
Here’s the thing: Today's B2B decision-makers aren't prioritizing surface-level pricing or product features when deciding what vendor to choose.
—Lindsey Groepper, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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Iese Business School, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Some band people prefer hierarchy and assertive decision-makers; others aspire to a more chaotic kind of democracy.
—Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
On top of unrivaled visibility to decision-makers in NFL front offices — more than 50 Big Data Bowl participants have been hired by NFL clubs and vendors, according to the league — there’s also a cash prize at stake.
—Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
Here’s the thing: Today's B2B decision-makers aren't prioritizing surface-level pricing or product features when deciding what vendor to choose.
—Lindsey Groepper, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for decision-maker
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“Decision-maker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decision-maker. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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