1. people who make important decisions or have the authority to choose between options
Usage: plural of decider
2. games, matches, or contests that determine a winner or final outcome
Usage: sports; informal

Examples

• The board members are the ultimate deciders on budget matters.
• Company executives serve as the key deciders for strategic planning.
• The tournament featured several exciting deciders in the final rounds.
• Both teams prepared intensively for the championship deciders.
• Political deciders must consider public opinion when making policy.
• The playoff deciders drew massive television audiences.
• Senior managers act as deciders when conflicts arise between departments.