decider

noun

Definition of decidernext
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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
  • With that in mind, don’t take this list *too* seriously, or risk becoming the arbiter of your own anguish.
    Fran Tirado, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
  • In most cases, the parents are the arbiters of which chicks remain in the nest.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of arbiter
Noun
  • Cash appealed for the foul and together with Youri Tielemans, marched towards referee Lewis Smith.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Solo took out the referee with a Samoan Spike out of frustration, this brought out Sami Zayn and Jimmy Uso to even the odds.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of referee
Noun
  • The arbitrator could sustain, reduce or vacate the Heat’s punishment.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Being the family arbitrator is a thankless job; the pay is lousy.
    Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of arbitrator
Noun
  • The home plate umpire, Larry McCoy, called it a foul ball.
    Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The official, umpire Rod Tucker, used a towel to wipe himself off, and a team trainer looked at him.
    Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of umpire
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  • The Ukrainian won that fight 116-112 on all three of the judges’ scorecards – much to the displeasure of the Fury camp.
    Ben Morse, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The district judge's order expired at 12 a.m. Tuesday.
    Robert Legare, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of judge
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