predetermine Definition
- 1to decide or determine something in advance
- 2to influence or bias something in advance
Using predetermine: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "predetermine" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The outcome of the game was predetermined by the coach's strategy.
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The survey was designed to predetermine the results.
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The judge was accused of predetermining the verdict.
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Her upbringing predetermined her career path.
predetermine Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for predetermine
- predestine
- preordain
- prearrange
- preplan
- foreordain
Antonyms for predetermine
Phrases with predetermine
a fate that is decided in advance, often with a negative connotation
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He felt trapped by his predetermined destiny and wanted to break free.
an end result that has been decided in advance, often with a negative connotation
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The investigation had a predetermined outcome, which made it seem biased.
a course of action that has been decided in advance
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The company had a predetermined plan for dealing with the crisis.
Origins of predetermine
from Latin 'prae-' meaning 'before' + 'determinare' meaning 'to limit'
Summary: predetermine in Brief
To 'predetermine' [priːdɪˈtɜːmɪn] means to decide or bias something in advance. It can refer to decisions made before an event, such as 'The outcome of the game was predetermined by the coach's strategy,' or to decisions made about people, such as 'Her upbringing predetermined her career path.' Synonyms include 'predestine' and 'preordain,' while antonyms include 'undecided' and 'unbiased.'
