determining factors

[dɪˈtɜːrmɪnɪŋ ˈfæktərz]
noun phrasepl: determining factors
fatores determinantes
1. The key elements or circumstances that decisively influence or decide the outcome of something
The determining factors in the success of the project were proper planning and adequate funding.
Os fatores determinantes para o sucesso do projeto foram o planejamento adequado e o financiamento suficiente.
2. Critical variables that have a decisive effect on a particular situation or result
Education and experience are determining factors in career advancement.
Educação e experiência são fatores determinantes para o avanço na carreira.
3. Essential conditions or elements that establish or define something conclusively
The determining factors for eligibility include age, income, and residency status.
Os fatores determinantes para elegibilidade incluem idade, renda e status de residência.
This phrase is widely used in both American business and academic contexts, emphasizing analytical thinking and rational decision-making. In Brazil, 'fatores determinantes' is commonly used in academic papers, business reports, and formal discussions about causality and influence. The phrase reflects a preference for identifying and weighing specific variables that lead to outcomes, which is characteristic of both English and Portuguese-speaking professional environments.
NYC Slang
the make-or-break factors / what makes or breaks it
Synonyms / Sinônimos
decisive factorskey factorscrucial elementscritical variablescontributing factorsinfluential elements
Antonyms / Antônimos
irrelevant factorsinsignificant elementsnegligible considerations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fatores determinantes
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fatores determinantes / elementos decisivos
Both terms are used interchangeably
São Paulo
fatores determinantes / fatores-chave
Business and academic contexts often use 'fatores-chave'
Portugal
fatores determinantes / fatores decisivos
Both forms are acceptable in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Words

factordeterminantvariableelementcauseinfluence

Related Idioms & Phrases

the bottom line
the deciding factor
what tips the scales
the make-or-break element
the tipping point
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