determining factor

[/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnɪŋ ˈfæktər/]
nounpl: determining factors
fator determinante
1. An element, circumstance, or condition that decides or settles an outcome; something that has the most significant influence on a result
The determining factor in the election was the youth vote.
O fator determinante na eleição foi o voto dos jovens.
2. A key variable or element that serves as the decisive influence in a situation or decision
Price was the determining factor in their choice of supplier.
O preço foi o fator determinante na escolha do fornecedor.
This term is widely used in both Brazilian and American business, academic, and political discourse. In Brazilian Portuguese, it maintains formal register and is commonly found in academic papers, business reports, and formal discussions about decision-making processes.
NYC Slang
the make-or-break thing; the game-changer
Synonyms / Sinônimos
decisive factorkey factorcrucial elementdetermining elementdeciding factor
Antonyms / Antônimos
minor factorinsignificant elementirrelevant factor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
fator determinante
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
fator decisivo
Alternative more formal usage in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
fator determinante
Standard usage, no significant regional variation
Portugal
fator determinante
Identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

determinefactorinfluencevariablecriteriondeterminant

Related Idioms & Phrases

the straw that broke the camel's back
the tipping point
make or break
the clincher
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