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Determining Factor (Noun)

A determining or causal element or factor; "education is an important determinant of one's outlook on life".

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The location of the new factory was a determining factor in the decision to hire local residents for the majority of the positions.
The price of the car was the determining factor in our decision to purchase a different model.
The amount of rainfall in the region is a determining factor in the types of crops that can be grown.
Her academic record was a determining factor in her acceptance to the prestigious university.
The level of customer service was a determining factor in the company's decision to renew its contract with the supplier.

An argument that is conclusive.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The determining factor in the jury's decision was the security footage that clearly showed the defendant at the scene of the crime.
The lack of concrete evidence was the determining factor in the acquittal of the accused.
The judge ruled that the new testimony was the determining factor in overturning the original verdict.
The company's financial struggles were the determining factor in their decision to file for bankruptcy.
The results of the DNA test were the determining factor in solving the cold case that had gone unsolved for decades.