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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The second miscalculation is assuming that the macroeconomic environment is merely an external factor rather than a determinant of strategy.
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Rebecca Takada, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
These somewhat redundant three layers of determinants robustly channel a trajectory of predictable behavior.
—Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
In addition, the unstructured notes contain more information on social determinants of health.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Some recent industry messaging has contrasted with language from the Biden administration's rhetoric centered on accessibility, affordability and social determinants of health.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
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Rebecca Takada, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
These somewhat redundant three layers of determinants robustly channel a trajectory of predictable behavior.
—Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
In addition, the unstructured notes contain more information on social determinants of health.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Some recent industry messaging has contrasted with language from the Biden administration's rhetoric centered on accessibility, affordability and social determinants of health.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Determinant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determinant. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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