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Definition of deciding factor
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.
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: one who acts or transacts business for another: such as
: broker
: one that lends money to producers and dealers (as on the security of accounts receivable)
: to work as a factor
: to resolve into factors
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