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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/
The outcome of the experiment was predetermined by the initial conditions.
Результат эксперимента был предопределён начальными условиями.
Additional translations
определить заранее
Synonyms
decide beforehand
predestine
foreordain
establish in advance
set in advance

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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