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pre·de·ter·mine
(prē′dĭ-tûr′mĭn)v. pre·de·ter·mined, pre·de·ter·min·ing, pre·de·ter·mines
v.tr.
1. To determine, decide, or establish in advance: "These factors predetermine to a large extent the outcome" (Jessica Mitford).
2. To influence or sway toward an action or opinion; predispose.
v.intr.
To determine or decide something in advance.
pre′de·ter′mi·nate (-mə-nĭt) adj.
pre′de·ter′mi·na′tion n.
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predetermined
(ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːmɪnd)adj
determined beforehandinfluenced or inclined towards an opinion beforehand; biased
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| Adj. | 1. | predetermined - set in advance; "a preset plan of action"; "at a predetermined time" planned - designed or carried out according to a plan; "the planned outlays for new equipment" |
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