decision-maker
noun
de·ci·sion-mak·er
di-ˈsi-zhən-ˌmā-kər 
variants
or less commonly decision maker
plural decision-makers also decision makers
: someone who is known or primarily responsible for making decisions
a good decision-maker
one of the company's key/top decision makers
However, this does not permit corrections personnel or a warden to automatically assume the role of the patient's medical decision-maker.—
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Policy failures often left pandemic decision-makers with blunt, divisive, binary options — open up or shut down, protect health or protect jobs, get vaccinated or be shut out.
—Asa Hutchinson, STAT, 6 June 2024
But after decades of pushing for Olympic inclusion, the International Surfing Association convinced the decision-makers to add the board sport, along with skateboarding, to the Summer Games.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 26 May 2024
Sponsors also face challenges in ensuring their protégés remain visible to key decision-makers.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 19 May 2024
That Collins, who led one of the world’s largest medical-research institutions, cannot recall a single piece of evidence supporting this vastly consequential decision by the CDC is damning to decision-makers in the extreme.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 May 2024
Some recent research even suggests that when decision-makers give in to protestors’ demands, those concessions can drive more demonstrations, not less.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
Cosmetics Boardrooms have looked a certain way for a very long time — predominantly White and male — and very little progress has been made to make sure that the decision-makers for the country's biggest corporations reflect the way the country itself looks.
—Staff Author, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
The eye-catching eclectic first titles spanning different genres, a mix of new and hot auteurs from Spain, Portugal to Ecuador, should open appetites of international decision-makers.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 13 May 2024
It is intended to serve as a source of reference for decision-makers concerned by the industry workforce shortage and committed to developing cybersecurity talent across their respective sectors.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 May 2024
Asa Hutchinson, STAT, 6 June 2024
But after decades of pushing for Olympic inclusion, the International Surfing Association convinced the decision-makers to add the board sport, along with skateboarding, to the Summer Games.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 26 May 2024
Sponsors also face challenges in ensuring their protégés remain visible to key decision-makers.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 19 May 2024
That Collins, who led one of the world’s largest medical-research institutions, cannot recall a single piece of evidence supporting this vastly consequential decision by the CDC is damning to decision-makers in the extreme.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 May 2024
Some recent research even suggests that when decision-makers give in to protestors’ demands, those concessions can drive more demonstrations, not less.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
Cosmetics Boardrooms have looked a certain way for a very long time — predominantly White and male — and very little progress has been made to make sure that the decision-makers for the country's biggest corporations reflect the way the country itself looks.
—Staff Author, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
The eye-catching eclectic first titles spanning different genres, a mix of new and hot auteurs from Spain, Portugal to Ecuador, should open appetites of international decision-makers.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 13 May 2024
It is intended to serve as a source of reference for decision-makers concerned by the industry workforce shortage and committed to developing cybersecurity talent across their respective sectors.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 May 2024
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“Decision-maker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decision-maker. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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