deciding factor

noun

1

: something that causes someone to make a particular decision

The deciding factor was cost.

His lack of experience was the deciding factor in my decision not to hire him.

2

: something that causes something to end a particular way

His home run was the deciding factor in the game.

Examples of deciding factor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Martinez emphasizes that construction is often the deciding factor. —Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026

If that also finishes level — and with Wrexham currently on plus-four to Hull’s plus-three, there’s every chance — then goals scored will be the deciding factor. —Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 1 May 2026

All entries are judged on appearance, taste and texture, and if a tiebreaker is necessary, the brisket is the deciding factor. —Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026

The correct grip could be the deciding factor in whether an astronaut correctly maneuvers a robotic arm or successfully performs a medical procedure. —Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for deciding factor

• bioreactor
• acter
• actor
• tractor
• attractor
• cofactor
• compactor
• contactor
• contractor
• distractor
• extractor
• impactor