predetermine
verb (used with object)
to settle or decide in advance.
predetermined
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past participleof predetermine.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof predetermine.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
predetermineverb (used with object)to settle or decide in advance.
Example Sentences
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Other weeks, a predetermined number of decisions is enough.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
“It’s arriving at a situation, not a point” where your savings and investments hit a predetermined target.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 12, 2026
These vehicles are not fully autonomous, but independently follow a predetermined route.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2026
WSJ | Buy Side: A business credit line offers a predetermined funding source you can borrow against as needed, but costs can be high.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
At Audrey’s wedding, seeing my brothers in their suits, those black uniforms, my rage turned to fear, of some predetermined loss, and I forgave Shawn.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
