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
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.
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Karl W. Bickel, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2025
This can be especially damaging given that home ownership is the top wealth-creation tool in the US — and an appraisal is a key determinant of how much, if anything, someone can borrow.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
Policing in places meant for healing turns hospitals into sites of surveillance and becomes a negative determinant of health for all.
—Sanya Dhama, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 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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Karl W. Bickel, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2025
This can be especially damaging given that home ownership is the top wealth-creation tool in the US — and an appraisal is a key determinant of how much, if anything, someone can borrow.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
Policing in places meant for healing turns hospitals into sites of surveillance and becomes a negative determinant of health for all.
—Sanya Dhama, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 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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In Texas, capital murder comes into play when aggravating factors are present, such as the victim being under 15 years old.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Johnson’s dishonesty doesn’t even take into consideration the carnage from the homicides of yesteryear in the Windy City.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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In their permit applications, companies cite this reality, often listing financial considerations as the reason for seeking exemptions, Oilfield Witness found.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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