1. the action of deciding or establishing something in advance
2. the doctrine that all events have been willed by God or follow inevitably from causes
Usage: philosophy; theology

Examples

• The committee’s predetermination of the budget left no room for discussion.
• His predetermination to succeed motivated him through difficult times.
• The predetermination of seating arrangements helped the event run smoothly.
• She questioned the predetermination of fate versus personal choice.
• The contract included a predetermination of penalties for late delivery.
• Religious scholars debated the concept of divine predetermination.
• The predetermination of test questions ensured fairness across all students.