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
Above all else, the defense’s ability to adopt a new scheme with mostly returning personnel will be another key determinant of the Bills’ ceiling in 2026.
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Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Some count ratings or awards as determinants of quality, while count changes to policy and laws or special commissions of inquiry.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
The results show that age was the most important determinant of memory level and speed of decline.
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Jorge Garay,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2026
The Coquille Indian Tribe in Oregon adopted the Indigenous determinants of health by ordinance last year, and Roth has been working with them as chairman of their executive health board to incorporate the determinants of health across their agencies.
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Anita Hofschneider,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Some count ratings or awards as determinants of quality, while count changes to policy and laws or special commissions of inquiry.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
The results show that age was the most important determinant of memory level and speed of decline.
—
Jorge Garay,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2026
The Coquille Indian Tribe in Oregon adopted the Indigenous determinants of health by ordinance last year, and Roth has been working with them as chairman of their executive health board to incorporate the determinants of health across their agencies.
—
Anita Hofschneider,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for determinant
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State leaders pointed to existing defense assets, manufacturing capacity, and workforce as key factors in attracting the company.
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For instance, France is favored more by markets, reflecting factors beyond pure team strength, while Argentina and Morocco show higher probabilities in the FIFA model.
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Trump taking the country to war with Iran, in part at the urging of his pal Bibi — without any sensible plan, debate, sanction from Congress or consideration as to how this might hurt Americans already struggling to make ends meet.
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By eliminating your class and your ethnicity, your natural talents and weaknesses, from consideration, the veil reminds you that those traits are beyond your control, making fairness an incentive.
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“Determinant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determinant. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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