deciding

American  

[dih-sahy-ding] / dɪˈsaɪ dɪŋ /

adjective

1. that settles a question or dispute or leads to a final decision; determining; decisive.

   the deciding vote; The weather will be the deciding factor as to whether we have the picnic or not.

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Other Word Forms

• decidingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of deciding

First recorded in 1650–60; decide + -ing ²

Example Sentences

In fact, there had been signs she was maintaining her composure until fifth seed Rybakina broke back in the deciding set.

From BBC

In a meeting between two of the biggest hitters on the women's tour, Rybakina neutralised Sabalenka's trademark power with clean ball-striking and clutch serving, before digging deep in the deciding set.

From BBC

The tension ratcheted up and the top seed quickly forged three set points at 5-4 on the Kazakh's serve, ruthlessly levelling the match at the first chance to force a deciding set.

From Barron's

"I just hate giving up," added the Spaniard after overcoming cramp and battling back from a 5-3 deficit in the deciding set against Zverev.

From Barron's

World number one Littler hit double 16 with his next dart to level the match and then opened with 180 on his way to taking the deciding set.

From BBC

Related Words

• conclusive
• decisive