decider

British

/ dɪˈsaɪdə /

noun

the point, goal, game, etc, that determines who wins a match or championship

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Ranked 71st in the world, the Bosnians were edged out of automatic qualification by Austria when they conceded late in a final group game decider in Vienna.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Ireland lock James Ryan has been ruled out as head coach Andy Farrell makes four changes for Saturday's Six Nations Triple Crown decider against Scotland in Dublin.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

But Fritz reset and rolled through the decider 6–1.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Yet in a remarkable demonstration of their grit, Butterfield and Kean scored six points across the final two ends to force an extra decider, but misjudged their final two shots as Italy won 11-10.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

To be one was to be a decider.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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