determinators

/dɪˈtɜːrmɪneɪtərz/
noun
  1. Words used before nouns to show which thing or person you are talking about, such as 'the', 'a', 'this', 'my', or 'some'.
    • My teacher explained that 'this' and 'that' are determinators because they point to a particular object.
    • In English, determinators like 'the' and 'a' help specify whether you mean something specific or general.
    • When learning English, it is important to understand how determinators like 'every' and 'some' change the meaning of a sentence.
  2. People or things that decide or control something.
    • In a democracy, voters are the main determinators of who leads the country.
    • Your daily habits are strong determinators of your long-term health.
    • The weather and soil quality are key determinators of how well crops will grow.
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