predetermined
adjective/ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːmɪnd/
/ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/
(formal)- decided in advance so that it does not happen by chance
- An alarm sounds when the temperature reaches a predetermined level.
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