Decider: meaning, definitions and examples

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decider

[ dɪˈsaɪdər ]

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making a decision

A person who has the power or authority to make decisions or judgments.

Synonyms

arbiter, decision-maker, judge

Examples of usage

The CEO is the ultimate decider in the company.
As the decider, she had to choose the best option for the team.

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tool or device

A tool or device used to make a decision or settle a dispute, typically by choosing between two options.

Synonyms

decision tool, randomizer, selector

Examples of usage

The decider coin landed on heads, so we chose to go first.
The decider app randomly selected a winner from the list.

Translations

Translations of the word "decider" in other languages:

🇵🇹 decisor

🇮🇳 निर्णयकर्ता

🇩🇪 Entscheider

🇮🇩 penentu

🇺🇦 той, хто приймає рішення

🇵🇱 decydent

🇯🇵 決定者 (けっていしゃ)

🇫🇷 décideur

🇪🇸 decisor

🇹🇷 karar verici

🇰🇷 결정자 (gyeoljungja)

🇸🇦 صانع القرار

🇨🇿 rozhodovatel

🇸🇰 rozhodovateľ

🇨🇳 决策者 (juécèzhě)

🇸🇮 odločevalec

🇮🇸 ákvörðunaraðili

🇰🇿 шешім қабылдаушы

🇬🇪 მომწესრიგებელი

🇦🇿 qərar verən şəxs

🇲🇽 decisor

Word origin

The word 'decider' originated from the verb 'decide', which comes from the Old French word 'decider' and the Latin word 'decidere', meaning 'to cut off'. The concept of a 'decider' as a person with the power to make decisions has been around for centuries, reflecting the importance of decision-making in various aspects of life.