determining

verb adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: de-ter-min-ing (4)

English Definition

Causing something to occur or be done in a particular way; deciding.

Example Sentence

Weather was the key factor in determining our travel plans.

US IPA /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnɪŋ/
UK IPA /dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪŋ/