determine
Usage
What are other ways to say determine?
To determine is to arrive at a conclusion after reasoning or observation: He determined that there was no available path to victory. To resolve is to show firmness of purpose: He resolved to ask for a promotion. To decide is to make up one's mind as to what shall be done and the way to do it: He decided to go today.
Example Sentences
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Currently, annual raises for elected officials are determined by a citizen commission that was added to the California Constitution in 1990.
From Los Angeles Times
The immediate challenge was protecting vulnerable customers and then determining how and where support should be focused, he added.
From BBC
"These simulations allow us to tease out small effects to determine what actually happens, helping us to understand our observations."
From Science Daily
Judge Michael O'Grady KC has deferred sentencing so reports can be carried out to determine whether Strachan meets the criteria for an order for lifelong restriction.
From BBC
An investigation is under way to determine the cause of the accident.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
