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

Northwestern Mutual Chief Strategy Officer Jeff Sippel said that while most singles don't consider income a deciding factor, many are looking for financial stability in a long-term partner after years of economic uncertainty. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Monken said Sunday that Watson's comments after the Browns' 31-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Saturday were not expected to play a deciding factor in his final decision. — CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

According to a recent Skift survey, 84% of all-inclusive travelers say access to well-being experiences is a deciding factor when choosing a resort. — Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

The threat of the closing of the final floodgate on 53rd Street was the deciding factor in lifelong resident Destiny Davis's decision to leave. — Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 16 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for deciding factor

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