decision-maker

decision-maker — noun

1. A person whose job or position gives them the authority to choose what should be

1.名詞B2
釋義

A person whose job or position gives them the authority to choose what should be done, especially in a business, organization, or government.

例句

Talia was the main decision-maker in the company's marketing team for over three years.

collocation: main decision-maker + in [team/domain]

When the school needed a new library, the decision-makers met to discuss the budget.

plural form: decision-makers for a group or committee

同義詞
  • chief

    emphasises the highest rank in a hierarchy rather than the act of deciding itself

  • executive

    specifically a senior manager in a business or organisation

  • leader

    broader term that includes guiding, inspiring, and representing, not just deciding

反義詞
  • follower

    someone who carries out instructions rather than setting direction

  • subordinate

    lower rank in an organisation, typically receives rather than gives decisions

文法句型

[adjective] + decision-maker

decision-maker + in [domain]

用法筆記

The hyphenated form is standard in formal writing, though the open form 'decision maker' appears frequently in less formal contexts. This noun is commonly modified by adjectives such as 'key', 'top', 'senior', or 'chief' to indicate rank or importance. The plural 'decision-makers' is very common when referring to a group.

常見錯誤

❌I am the decision-maker of what to eat for dinner.
✅I decide what we have for dinner.
💡'decision-maker' implies institutional or organizational authority, not ordinary personal choices.