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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Sophie had two brain surgeries in 2024 to try and determine the cause of her epilepsy and they revealed it would be too unsafe to remove the part of her brain causing it.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Together, they determine when each pulse of gene expression begins and how long it lasts.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that "no one" could determine the aircraft's origin with any authority until a thorough examination was carried out.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
“Our region is worth protecting, and we won’t let data centers determine our future.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
When Rondon arrived, he ordered Kermit to wait there while he and Lyra scouted from the river’s shoreline to determine if the rapids were passable or if a portage would need to be built.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
Vocabulary lists containing determine
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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