decider

noun

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as in selector

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as in arbiter

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  1. arbiter
  2. referee
  3. arbitrator
  4. umpire
  5. judge
Noun
  • In his appeal, Allen could resurrect the issue of judicial bias ― that Gull was not a neutral arbiter but a judge who has shown explicit favoritism of the prosecution.
    Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Although the planning commission’s decision was purely symbolic because the City Council is the final arbiter, some nurses were delighted to hear San Jose officials stand up to HCA.
    Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of arbiter
Noun
  • The Federal Trade Commission’s charge was to function as a kind of referee, allowing businesses to compete, succeed, and fail but all within the broad guidelines of fairness.
    Roger Valdez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • He was promoted to referee in 1989, following the retirement of long-time official Fred Silva.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of referee
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  • In a September 24, 2024 letter to the Second Circuit, the NFL informed the court that Goodell had designated Harvey as the arbitrator for the Flores matter.
    Chris Deubert, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
  • This is the first time that the MLBPA enters a similar process against a corporate entity and an impartial arbitrator will be suitably positioned to understand the MLBPA’s self-serving and inconsistent disciplinary process, which in the case of an entity, is inconsistent with the applicable laws.
    Evan Drellich, The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024
Definition of arbitrator
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  • Betts clearly wasn’t happy as the umpire signaled for the out while security also made their way over.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Our umpires will even get involved and point out things to the kids.
    Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of umpire
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  • For this year’s competition, a panel of expert judges blind-taste tested 2360 beers from 50 countries in 75 categories at the Nuremberg Exhibition Center in mid-September.
    Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Showdown looms after judge sets hearing to close troubled L.A. juvenile hall.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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