decision-maker

[di-sizh-uhn mayk-er]

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.

Example Sentences

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

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What a difference, he said, to have a decision-maker in the White House with family roots in another country long oppressed by an authoritarian regime.

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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.

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“The kids got that tough, competitive thing from the dad,” Pearson said, “but they also got that sweet personality and accommodating and gracious attitude from the mom. That woman is probably one of the sweetest, nicest people I’ve ever met in my life. Nic, the dad, is this big alpha, decision-maker, shot-caller who is huge on respect, and all eight kids are exactly the same — they’re very respectful, they’re very grateful for everything.”

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Nor was vice-chairman, Paraag Marathe, of 49ers Enterprises, another massively important decision-maker in the club.

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