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

"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

Humans will be involved, but only as supervisors, with AI acting as the decision-maker, the firms said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2025

Publishing a written conclusion, decision-maker Sarah Buxcey, acting on behalf of Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, banned Mr Millar-Evans from teaching, saying the action taken was proportionate and in the public interest.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2025

That official would, in effect, supplant the supervisors as the top decision-maker for the facilities, setting budgets and hiring staffers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2025

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