adj
determining
dih-TMIH-nihng
adj
1
Having a deciding influence on the outcome.
"Price was the determining factor in their choice of supplier."
How to Use Determining
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing the key thing that decides how something turns out.
Common pairings
determining factor
Word Forms
more determining comparative, most determining superlative
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Price was the _____ factor in their choice of supplier.