as in factor
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a thing that controls or influences what happens
—often + of
Level of education is often a determinant of income.
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Those are the true determinants of Ukraine’s mining future.
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Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
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Commonly measured as the amount of goods and services generated per worker, productivity is the central determinant of a nation’s average standard of living and its overall economic success.
—Matthew J. Slaughter, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Research has shown that the social determinants of health – the opportunities and resources that affect how people live, learn, play, work and age – play a significant role in LGBTQ+ well-being.
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Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
Yet, in the rush to assemble their optimal AI toolkits—building tech stacks, developing use cases, allocating resources—few companies seem to appreciate one key determinant of success.
—Jodi Euerle Eddy, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Commonly measured as the amount of goods and services generated per worker, productivity is the central determinant of a nation’s average standard of living and its overall economic success.
—Matthew J. Slaughter, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Research has shown that the social determinants of health – the opportunities and resources that affect how people live, learn, play, work and age – play a significant role in LGBTQ+ well-being.
—Nathaniel M. Tran, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Determinant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determinant. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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