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 concept gained further traction in the early 2000s:
In 2003, the World Health Organization Europe suggested specific social determinants of health, including the social gradient, stress, early life, social exclusion, work, unemployment, social support, addiction, food, and transportation.
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Web Golinkin, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Social determinants of health (SDoH)—everything from housing stability to education and food access—play a huge role in shaping health outcomes.
—Raghvendra Tripathi, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Additionally, the social determinants of health – such as a patient’s environment, race, education and wealth – are also very important to their health and longevity.
—Michelle Riba, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025
These categorizations and determinants have been challenged.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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Web Golinkin, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Social determinants of health (SDoH)—everything from housing stability to education and food access—play a huge role in shaping health outcomes.
—Raghvendra Tripathi, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Additionally, the social determinants of health – such as a patient’s environment, race, education and wealth – are also very important to their health and longevity.
—Michelle Riba, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025
These categorizations and determinants have been challenged.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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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 13 Jun. 2025.
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