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predetermine

UK
/ˌpriː.dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/
US
/ˌpriː.dɪˈtɜr.mɪn/

Translations

predetermineverb
predetermined
Past Simple
predetermined
Past Participle
predetermining
Gerund
UK
/ˌpriː.dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/
US
/ˌpriː.dɪˈtɜr.mɪn/
prédéterminerSens religieux ou philosophique, lié au destin ou à la volonté divine.
Some philosophers believe that fate predetermined his actions.
Certains philosophes pensent que le destin a prédéterminé ses actions.
The conditions of the test predetermined the outcome.
Les conditions du test ont prédéterminé le résultat.
Additional translations
fixer à l'avanceConvient pour une décision ou une règle établie avant le début d'une action ou d'un processus.
déterminer à l'avanceEmployé quand il s'agit de fixer ou d'établir quelque chose avant le moment prévu.
Synonyms
decide beforehand
set in advance
establish in advance
foreordain
predestine

Definitions

predetermineverb
To decide or establish something in advance.
The outcome of the experiment was predetermined by the initial conditions set by the researchers.
To influence or control the direction or outcome of something before it happens.
The rules of the game were predetermined to ensure fairness among all players.
To foreordain or predestine, especially by divine will or fate.
Many philosophical doctrines argue that human actions are predetermined by destiny.
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