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
The third thing is the social determinants of health.
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Kaiser Health News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
In 2019, in collaboration with Harvard University’s School of Public Health and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, Humanity 2.0 Lab published a seminal white paper outlining the social determinants of maternal and child health.
—Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Together, power and rules are the structural determinants of health.
—Jordan King
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
An exact cause of the disorder is unknown, though research has long suggested the condition stems from genetic factors possibly in combination with environmental and social determinants.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 7 May 2025
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Kaiser Health News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
In 2019, in collaboration with Harvard University’s School of Public Health and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, Humanity 2.0 Lab published a seminal white paper outlining the social determinants of maternal and child health.
—Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Together, power and rules are the structural determinants of health.
—Jordan King
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
An exact cause of the disorder is unknown, though research has long suggested the condition stems from genetic factors possibly in combination with environmental and social determinants.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for determinant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determinant
Noun
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With episodes that last barely a minute, this form of mini-entertainment owes its newfound popularity to various factors, including our ever-shrinking attention spans.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The starting dose of lorazepam depends on several factors, such as the condition treated, your age, and your overall health.2 For oral forms (taken by mouth), the typical dosage ranges between 2 and 6 milligrams (mg) daily, often divided into separate doses.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Look for Kelly to receive strong consideration for next month’s All-Star Game.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Despite these growing concerns, recent legislative efforts seek to limit the consideration of climate risk in financial decision-making.—
Carlos Cubelo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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“Determinant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determinant. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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