DECIDER

Etymology

Noun

decider (plural deciders)

(of a controversy, question, etc) A person, divinity, or authoritative text which decides.

(chiefly, British, Australian, sports) An event or action which decides the outcome of a contested matter.

(computing) A Turing machine that halts regardless of its input.

Synonyms

• decisor

• decisionmaker

Anagrams

• cidered, decried

Source: Wiktionary


De*cid"er, n.

Definition: One who decides.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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