as in factor
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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
Despite massive increases in computing power and the rising popularity of personal computers, government figures showed that over-all output per worker, a key determinant of wages and living standards, had stagnated for more than a decade.
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Injury history is another big determinant of a player’s future robustness.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Taxpayer dollars could be put to better use by funding programs and strategies that address specific crime and public order problems and the social determinants that contribute to the root causes of crime and disorder, programs like Mayor Scott’s GVRS.
—Karl W. Bickel, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2025
Particularly within the beauty industry, the margin profile and the margin outlook is very much a function of channel and the channel mix is a key determinant of understanding the future profitability of a brand.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Injury history is another big determinant of a player’s future robustness.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Taxpayer dollars could be put to better use by funding programs and strategies that address specific crime and public order problems and the social determinants that contribute to the root causes of crime and disorder, programs like Mayor Scott’s GVRS.
—Karl W. Bickel, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2025
Particularly within the beauty industry, the margin profile and the margin outlook is very much a function of channel and the channel mix is a key determinant of understanding the future profitability of a brand.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for determinant
Noun
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If length is typically a determining factor when buying pants, the trousers are available in three inseam options to ensure shoppers of all heights can find the right fit.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Aggregate score is not a factor.—
Avi Creditor,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Each country chooses its own film to submit for Oscar consideration, and in Israel, the winner of best film at the Ophir Awards is automatically the country’s submission.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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But some property owners have signed a petition opposing the initiative, which could keep it from going to the Common Council for consideration.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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