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drivers

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdɹaɪvɝz// UK //dɹˈaɪvəz// driv·ers

n. the main things or forces that make something happen or change. You use this when talking about why a business grows or why a situation is moving in a certain direction.

n. the primary factors, forces, or influences that cause a situation to develop or a system to function. Often used in business, economics, or environmental contexts to identify causal variables.


SIMPLE

Lower costs are the main drivers of our recent growth.

CONTEXTUAL

Analysts identified rising interest rates and low consumer confidence as the primary drivers of the market downturn.

COMPLEX

The report examines the demographic and technological drivers that are expected to reshape the global labor market over the next two decades, emphasizing automation and aging populations.

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Frequently used in the plural when discussing complex systems or business strategies.

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