decider

British

/ dɪˈsaɪdə /

noun

the point, goal, game, etc, that determines who wins a match or championship

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"I thought Steve made some very uncharacteristic comments about a title decider against France," Japan head coach Jones added.

From BBC

It means that even before the end of February, sights are starting to turn to what might just be a title decider between City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on 18 April.

From BBC

Before the Six Nations started, England head coach Steve Borthwick talked about facing France in Paris on 14 March being a possible title decider.

From BBC

The 31-year-old Svitolina had four match points in the second-set tie-break and could not take them, but still managed to win the decider.

From BBC

Despite that, the two-time major champion found a way to save four match points in the second-set tiebreak to force a decider against Svitolina.

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