decider

British

/ dɪˈsaɪdə /

noun

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

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That momentum continued into the decider and an early break appeared to be enough for Sabalenka when she had the chance to serve for the match.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

However, Draper levelled to force a decider as the quality rose, with Djokovic winning a gruelling 26-shot rally in the opening game at 30-30 on the Serb's serve.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

England had earmarked this match as a potential title decider before the start of the Six Nations, but defeats by Scotland, Ireland and Italy have left them fifth in the table.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

But Fritz reset and rolled through the decider 6–1.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

To be one was to be a decider.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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