How to Use determinant in a Sentence

determinant

noun
  • Flows — how much money is flowing into an asset class —is also an important determinant.
    Bob Pisani, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2024
  • The cost of crude oil is a main determinant in gas prices.
    oregonlive, 15 Mar. 2022
  • The biggest determinant of your pace on a twisty road is the available front grip.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 30 Jan. 2022
  • But the real, long-term determinant of weight rests with the types of foods eaten.
    Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Keep in mind DNA is not the sole determinant of disease.
    Jacqueline Paulis, NBC News, 16 May 2017
  • Your kayak seat is the biggest determinant of comfort in the boat.
    Jerry Audet, Field & Stream, 11 Apr. 2023
  • As for the ultimate legacies of Sanchez and Judge, good health will be the key determinant.
    Filip Bondy, New York Times, 12 June 2017
  • Four flavors of faux fish The key determinant of how well this tech works is in the taste, and the meal was meant to give us the chance to experience that.
    Rob Pegoraro, Ars Technica, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Their game at Denver on April 1 could well be the determinant.
    Dave Campbell, ajc, 24 Mar. 2022
  • Health will likely be the biggest determinant in the success of the Mets this season.
    James Wagner, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2018
  • Many experts agree that age isn’t the best determinant of front seat status, though.
    Jennifer Brookland, Detroit Free Press, 3 Aug. 2023
  • One of the main determinants of bond prices is the gap between their fixed coupons and prevailing market rates.
    The Economist, 12 Sep. 2019
  • That is a big determinant of whether or not the beer will actually evolve over time.
    Bill Jones, chicagotribune.com, 13 Aug. 2021
  • The numbers don’t lie in this case. Scoring The ultimate determinant of wins and losses: Putting points on the board.
    Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2019
  • But the reality is that teeth are rarely a determinant in who gets roles.
    Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Aug. 2024
  • A defendant could not agree to a coin flip, for example, as the determinant of guilt.
    Dylan Walsh, The Atlantic, 2 May 2017
  • These same towns were bereft of green parks and open spaces, a common determinant of public health.
    Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2022
  • But the size of a fire is still a bigger determinant of how much destruction occurs.
    New York Times, 14 Dec. 2020
  • The only determinant is ourselves, and the universe couldn't care less.
    WIRED, 8 Sep. 2022
  • If money were the only determinant of power or elite status, then why play the games?
    Evan Dudley, al, 25 July 2023
  • My time at Ohio Avenue showed me that the approach and mindset of the educators are a key determinant of progress.
    Katherine Reynolds Lewis, The Atlantic, 8 May 2018
  • But another determinant is the case trend in the county.
    Kristen Griffith, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 20 Oct. 2021
  • How food is packaged is the main determinant for shelf life, along with preservatives added.
    Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 28 June 2022
  • Pride is one small way to foster a sense of belonging and social support, which is a key determinant of health.
    Cory Stieg, refinery29.com, 20 June 2019
  • Aside from weather, the primary determinant in the enjoyment of a night in the woods is the quality of your camping gear.
    Wes Siler, Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2020
  • The biggest determinant of whether someone ends up in the ICU is still whether they’ve been vaccinated, Oliveira said.
    Caroline Catherman, orlandosentinel.com, 5 Aug. 2021
  • This year, 73% of respondents said the credit quality of the bank is also a determinant, a slight uptick from 72% last year.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 16 June 2023
  • Location is now the biggest drink-having determinant for many in the 35-and-under set.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Nov. 2019
  • A beverage's pH is the main determinant of its potential to erode teeth.
    Ellie Krieger, chicagotribune.com, 27 Apr. 2017
  • Age and income are also determinants of who stays home.
    Chayenne Polimedio, Vox, 6 Nov. 2018

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