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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
"The Antitrust Division is simply investigating to determine whether these news organizations have violated the antitrust laws."
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
“The Antitrust Division is simply investigating to determine whether these news organizations have violated the antitrust laws.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
Finding additional examples could help astronomers determine how common this process is, how long it can persist, and what ultimately happens to objects trapped in such extraordinarily close relationships.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026
This allowed them to determine which fishmeal plants were connected to ships engaged in illegal or unsustainable fishing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
What they did recover was a bronze disc, which is still being studied to determine its function and whether it was part of the original Antikythera Mechanism.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
![]()
Voter registration records are based on a person’s physical residential address, which determines the districts where they can vote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
The Financial Times reported that the mismatch was due to OpenAI investors trying to directly compare its annualized revenues with rival Anthropic, which determines this number differently.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
So far this autumn, the jet stream - which determines what sort of air mass affects the UK - has been sitting to the north.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
The cornea was an especially intriguing target because its precise curvature determines how effectively the eye focuses light.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 29, 2026
Most phrases have a head: a single word inside the phrase that determines its properties.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
![]()
"This is the pioneering study showing that polyethylene can contribute to fatty liver disease and the use of spatial transcriptomics has determined exactly where the damage has happened within the liver," Joshi said.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
Drivers are offered upfront rates determined by the platforms’ proprietary algorithms and must learn to quickly distinguish worthwhile trips from low-paying ones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
A trek to the site of the deadliest avalanche in California history reveals a surprisingly tranquil spot, a stark contrast to the frenzied 15 minutes that determined who survived.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
"As a result, the procession cannot go ahead as it was determined."
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Then I returned to my table and finished packing my bag, determined to ignore him for the rest of my life.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
![]()
Nasser Eddin said the next few days would be crucial in determining whether companies press ahead with planned trips and events or scale back their participation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
They also want the court to assert oversight, determining how much pumping should be curtailed and requiring the state to develop a long-term plan under its supervision.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
While determining there were no epidemic risks, Rospotrebnadzor said it had implemented a set of "anti-epidemic measures" as a precaution and in line with sanitary legislation.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Phase I trials generally focus heavily on safety and determining an appropriate dose, while Phase II studies begin looking more closely for signs that a treatment may provide a clinical benefit.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026
The Department declared, however, that it would continue to cooperate with the Forest Service “in determining ways to minimize adverse effects.”
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing determine
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Vocabulary of the Common Core
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!