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determiner

/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnər/ noun · British & US
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What does determiner mean?

noun

A word that precedes a noun to indicate its reference or quantity, such as 'the', 'a', or 'some'. Determiners are used to specify which noun or how many nouns are being referred to.

Example

"The book on the table is mine."

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