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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Whether at a business event, tech event, zoom webinar or other events, a well-moderated panel can shape thought leadership, influence decision-makers, and foster meaningful industry connections.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The program aims to bring Brazil’s leading filmmakers, producers, and decision-makers together with the international film community in Cannes, as well showcase the diversity and strength of Brazil’s film and audiovisual industry and its openness to co-productions.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
Investors, decision-makers, and policymakers outside the United States will be doing so in an environment in which White House priorities have markedly changed, from renewables to conventional energy.
—Daniel Yergin, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
As long as those decision-makers remain in place, the team is in good hands.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Sandy Carter, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The program aims to bring Brazil’s leading filmmakers, producers, and decision-makers together with the international film community in Cannes, as well showcase the diversity and strength of Brazil’s film and audiovisual industry and its openness to co-productions.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
Investors, decision-makers, and policymakers outside the United States will be doing so in an environment in which White House priorities have markedly changed, from renewables to conventional energy.
—Daniel Yergin, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
As long as those decision-makers remain in place, the team is in good hands.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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 4 Mar. 2025.
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