"Predetermines" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Predetermines" Meaning

Forms the past tense of "determine". To determine something means to find out the answer or conclusion to a problem or question.

Example sentences:

She tried to determine whether she was going to be able to afford the trip.
The lab results will determine the diagnosis of the patient.

As an adjective to describe something, it means decided or settled before something happens.

Example sentences:

The hotel reservations were already predetermined and it was impossible to change them.
The company's budget for the project was predetermined and they had a set amount to spend.

"Predetermines" Examples

Noun Forms

The insurance policy predetermines the cost of premiums based on age.
The debate highlights how population size predetermines voting outcomes.
The laws predetermines certain civil rights of all citizens.

Verb Forms

The development of new technology will predetermine future manufacturing processes.
Factors like location and climate predetermines the type of crops to be grown.
The signs at the front desk determine visitor privileges, which predetermines available access areas.