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
Your brand becomes the chief storyteller of your online presence and a key determinant of your reputational resilience.
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Victoria Marshall, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The company, which the firm rates overweight, offers robust tools that screen for social determinants of health.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 26 May 2025
Turnitin did not respond to requests for comment for this article, but has said that its scores should not be used as the sole determinant of A.I. misuse.
—Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The central bank’s policies are a main determinant of inflation, but fiscal policy also affects inflation.
—Norbert Michel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Victoria Marshall, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The company, which the firm rates overweight, offers robust tools that screen for social determinants of health.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 26 May 2025
Turnitin did not respond to requests for comment for this article, but has said that its scores should not be used as the sole determinant of A.I. misuse.
—Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The central bank’s policies are a main determinant of inflation, but fiscal policy also affects inflation.
—Norbert Michel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for determinant
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That’s likely to further erode EV sales and leases, as a recent Cars.com survey found that 53% of current EV owners considered the tax rebate to be a major factor in their buying decisions.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Individuals over the age of 60, including other factors like a history of head injury, are at risk of the condition.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
21 July 2025
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The high court ruled unanimously Davis' case can proceed, remanding it back to Wayne County Circuit Court for consideration.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Whether individual owners can capitalize on these opportunities depends on their specific circumstances and business approach, but the industry trends and financial data make a compelling case for serious consideration.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
23 July 2025
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“Determinant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determinant. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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