English Explanatory Dictionary

decider

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person, divinity, or authoritative text which decides.
  2. An event or action which decides the outcome of a contested matter.
  3. A Turing machine that halts regardless of its input.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈsaɪdə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-decider.wav

Word forms

decider deciders

Etymology

From decide + -er.

Synonyms

decisor decisionmaker
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