Word
decider
Phoneticsde·cider
US/ˌdɪˈsaɪdɝ/
UK/dɪsˈaɪdɐ/
Sports
Definition
n. the final event or moment that decides the winner of a competition. It is the last thing that happens when a game or race is tied.
n. the final event or factor that determines the outcome of a competition or contest. Often used in sports to describe a sudden-death match or a final point.
Examples
“The final set was the decider in the tennis match.”
“After the score was tied at the end of regulation time, the coach called for the decider to settle the championship.”
“In many high-stakes tournaments, the decider is not just a single point but a series of high-pressure plays that test the mental fortitude of the athletes.”
Examples
simple
“The final set was the decider in the tennis match.”
contextual
“After the score was tied at the end of regulation time, the coach called for the decider to settle the championship.”
complex
“In many high-stakes tournaments, the decider is not just a single point but a series of high-pressure plays that test the mental fortitude of the athletes.”
Real-World Examples
“And when Van Gerwen missed six match darts, he was able to level the match at 5-5 and win the decider with the throw.” “Sabalenka's groundstrokes improved as Rybakina's level dropped slightly in a tighter second set, taking her third opportunity to force a decider when she swarmed over Rybakina's second serve in the 12th game.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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