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determinant

[dih-tur-muh-nuhnt] / dɪˈtɜr mə nənt /














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The other key determinant of the copper price in recent years has been the growing impact of geopolitics, deglobalization, disrupted supply chains and resource autonomy.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

“The duration an individual, whether male or female, can maintain balance on one leg,” it concluded, “emerges as the most reliable determinant of aging, surpassing strength, gait, and other balance parameters.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

He found an example of a function in three dimensions which has a constant Jacobian determinant of -2, and which moves multiple input points to the same output point, so it is not reversible.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026

A paycheck isn’t the only determinant of where Americans place themselves on the socioeconomic ladder.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026

Culture to us seems the great determinant of how human beings conduct themselves; in the relentless academic debate between “nature and nurture,” it is the “nurture” school which commands greater support from the bystanders.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

Fourth: Housing is one of the most important determinants of our health.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 23, 2026

“While a resilient stock market and higher interest rates helped fuel our financial results, the more lasting determinants of long-term success are delivering exceptional customer service and growing market share,” Johnson wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 2, 2026

The authors also stress that broader use of GLP-1 medications must account for social and commercial determinants of health, such as cost, insurance coverage, and overall access.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 11, 2026

"To break free from the poverty trap, it is essential to first break the primary vicious circle by addressing its root causes - namely the key determinants of economic growth," he says.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2025

It is clear by this that sex of rearing, rather than genetic determinants, plays a greater role in the establishment of gender identity.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides


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