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determinant

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














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It is straightforward to come up with examples of functions that merge points, and also examples of polynomial mappings that have a constant Jacobian determinant.

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

Analysts note that GPU momentum will be an important determinant of the stock’s direction, as investors assess whether the Instinct MI400 is catching on.

From MarketWatch Apr. 16, 2026

Core inflation—which excludes the more volatile food and energy prices and is considered a better determinant of long-run trends—is expected to be more muted for March, though still exhibiting some upward momentum.

From Barron's Apr. 9, 2026

I have been dwelling on latitude, readily assessed by a glance at a map, because it is a major determinant of climate, growing conditions, and ease of spread of food production.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

Many social determinants of health influence longevity, he added, such as access to food, housing, and transportation.

From Salon Aug. 11, 2026

And you can’t talk about health without addressing its broader social determinants: housing, food security and financial stability.

From MarketWatch Apr. 23, 2026

Plaid Cymru said it would address "the social determinants of mental health.. by ensuring that the public and third sectors work effectively together" if elected to government, and Labour has been asked for comment.

From BBC Apr. 17, 2026

"For many years, lifespan was attributed mainly to non-genetic factors, fueling skepticism about genetic determinants of longevity."

From Science Daily Apr. 13, 2026

First, Dobzhansky noted, genotypes were not the sole determinants of phenotypes.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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