The position of the point relative to the foundations on which a body lies determines its stability in response to external forces.

The player's finishing position in each moto determines how many points he or she gets.

Won't their more confrontational positions inevitably determine the public face of the church?

The sides were set, and national positions determined, in a debate that was to continue well into the future.

The social position of the character being played determines the type of language that he or she uses.

The position of the eye determines which parts of the small images it sees.

The position of the body during sleep may determine which motor symptom is displayed.

The position of the hit guard determines the point value of the shot.

The position of the shooter determines the point value of the shot.

The Sun's position on a person's birthday therefore determines what is usually called his or her "sun" sign.