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
Moreover, since the risk of contracting HIV is closely linked to the social determinants of health, such as having safe and stable housing and employment, barriers to HIV testing could further widen health gaps.
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Nathaniel M. Tran, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
High blood pressure is treatable, but despite having access to effective and affordable medications, more than half of Americans still have uncontrolled hypertension, with rates going up in sync with adverse social determinants of health.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026
Another long-standing challenge to physician authority and judgment is the relationship with insurers, which has become one of the most significant determinants of care delivery.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
The organization offers a Nurse Family Partnership Program, which consists of weekly home visits from a nurse, and the Guided Journey Program, which focuses on the social determinants of health.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
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Nathaniel M. Tran, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
High blood pressure is treatable, but despite having access to effective and affordable medications, more than half of Americans still have uncontrolled hypertension, with rates going up in sync with adverse social determinants of health.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026
Another long-standing challenge to physician authority and judgment is the relationship with insurers, which has become one of the most significant determinants of care delivery.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
The organization offers a Nurse Family Partnership Program, which consists of weekly home visits from a nurse, and the Guided Journey Program, which focuses on the social determinants of health.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for determinant
Noun
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Inflation concerns Another factor that could push the RBI in favour of a rate cut is the risk of higher inflation.—
Sri Jegarajah,Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Much of Microsoft’s messaging around AI is speculative and self-serving, but the company rightly points out that new computing form factors have always required specialization, and that process is complex and expensive.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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Beyond the practical considerations like stadium sites and financing, experts say the MLB will also examine cities’ demographics and corporate presence.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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That’s becoming a more expensive consideration because AI tabs are starting to rack up.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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