decision-maker

American

[di-sizh-uhn mayk-er] / dɪˈsɪʒ ən ˌmeɪk ər /

noun

someone that makes decisions, especially a person, organization, or corporate entity whose decisions exert control or influence over others or over a particular process.

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decision-maker

My brother moved in with our parents as the sole caregiver and decision-maker.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026

An activist groom leaves traditional voices of authority—mothers and mothers-in-law—contending with one more decision-maker.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026

Jones said many applications never reach a human decision-maker.

From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026

"No military decision-maker would agree to use an AI if he didn't have trust in and control over what it's doing," Rondepierre added.

From Barron's ● Mar. 7, 2026

Generally, he said, a top decision-maker would not meet with a potential contractor, who would typically have to go through “numerous hoops” to even request a meeting that may well be denied.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2025

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