decision-maker

American  

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

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

Prosecutors said Najib "paints himself as a victim of rogue subordinates, when in truth, he was the single most powerful decision-maker".

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

Trump “is always the ultimate and final decision-maker, and he reserves the right to exercise his constitutional clemency power as president,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

The official also said that Rubio was the final decision-maker for all aid programs.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025

You don’t fire a decision-maker two years after his team reached the Western Conference finals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2025

He is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces and is a decision-maker for the country, including negotiations with the US.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2025