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decider

noun

Definition of decider

as in selector

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as in arbiter

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Recent Examples of decider Issues like security, already a major decider for Israelis, have gotten even more contentious with the Iran war in full swing. — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026 There was lightning in the sky on Friday night, forcing a 30-minute delay to start the Marine League football title-decider between San Pedro and host Carson. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 The defender scored the 90th-minute decider against Roma last week. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026 The Padres steal a game in Milwaukee, earn a split in San Diego, and outslug the Brewers in the late innings of a series decider. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 That leaves the Atlanta Board of Education as the final decider. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Following the World Cup disappointment, Artan has since taken charge of league games in Somalia as well as the Kuwaiti Premier League title decider at the end of June. — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 Belgium’s Charles De Ketelaere was able to find the back of Unai Simón’s net to become the only player to do so thus far in the World Cup, but Mikel Merino’s 88th-minute goal was the decider in this 2-1 victory for Spain. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026

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Noun

That element also offers up a variety of tactile controls, including a drive-mode selector.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2026
Volkswagen has also reworked the center console, relocating the gear selector to the steering column to free up additional space for storage and wireless charging equipment.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of selector

Noun

Technology executives must be candid arbiters of AI, even when that means tempering boardroom enthusiasm.

— Jaime Meritt, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
In order to be fair and objective arbiters of the law, federal courts must be free from influence, bias, and manipulation from outside sources.

— David Baldacci, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of arbiter

Noun

Next to Qobuz's quality indicator is the audio output device chooser, which the service refers to as Qobuz Connect.

— PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
As the commentators in a recent American updating of the traditional Passover Haggadah point out, people who identify as Jews have a much easier time these days thinking of themselves as choosers than as chosen.

— Sophia Rosenfeld September 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025

Definition of chooser

Noun

Upon review, referee Scott Foster said the ball was deflected before the block/charge contact.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
In a weird osmosis, the Broncos have become the poster child for getting help from referees after that claim being pinned on the Chiefs for years.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of referee

Noun

The decision comes after a STAT investigation found IPRO, as well as other arbitrators tasked with executing the No Surprises Act, were racking up huge profits while frequently deciding in favor of clinicians in the disputes.

— Daniel Payne, STAT, 5 Nov. 2026
Each side appoints one arbitrator; a third is selected by the two sides.

— Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of arbitrator

Noun

The contemporary committee considers managers, executives and umpires whose primary contributions have come since 1980.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
The clue [Aid in evaluating some calls] refers to calls made by umpires or referees, who often consult SLOW-MOTION replay before making their rulings.

— Sean McGowan, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of umpire

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On Monday, as Palacios wrapped up his second-day of testimony under cross-examination by Sanon’s defense lawyer Humberto Dominguez, Désir made his initial appearance before a federal magistrate judge in Miami across the street.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
That same day, another federal district judge in a separate case in California barred DOJ from threatening election workers with criminal prosecution for refusing to stop processing ballots or resisting other demands.

— Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

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