as in factor
formal
a thing that controls or influences what happens
—often + of
Level of education is often a determinant of income.
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Recent Examples of determinant
Some have found evidence of environmental factors, chiefly experienced by women in pregnancy, though some question whether any such factors can be primary determinants of ASD.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
However, the true impact of human behavior in data projects is often ignored—despite being a critical determinant of success or failure.
—Nino Letteriello, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Our programming is focused not just on the instance of pregnancy but on the whole person — addressing the social determinants of health that significantly influence pregnancy, birth, and parenting experiences.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
Pharmaceutical and medical device monitoring, cancer screenings, immunizations, smoking cessation, mental health, drug abuse, social determinants of health, cybersecurity and reproductive rights will all suffer significant and deadly setbacks.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
However, the true impact of human behavior in data projects is often ignored—despite being a critical determinant of success or failure.
—Nino Letteriello, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Our programming is focused not just on the instance of pregnancy but on the whole person — addressing the social determinants of health that significantly influence pregnancy, birth, and parenting experiences.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
Pharmaceutical and medical device monitoring, cancer screenings, immunizations, smoking cessation, mental health, drug abuse, social determinants of health, cybersecurity and reproductive rights will all suffer significant and deadly setbacks.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for determinant
Noun
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According to police, speed and driving under the influence were determined to not be factors in the collision.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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The researchers suggested a biological basis (underlying physical, neurological, or genetic factors) for any association.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
10 May 2025
Noun
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The top candidate, Clifford Levy, a deputy managing editor at the Times, withdrew his name from consideration.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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That these victims deserve our consideration, well wishes and financial support should not be controversial.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2025
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“Determinant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determinant. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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