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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The local conditions at the time each planet finishes forming determine whether it becomes gas rich or remains rocky.
From Science Daily
But despite this, Finlay said he was determined to not let these fears dictate his life.
From BBC
The probe spearheaded by the attorney general's office aims to determine "whether the president exerted undue influence" in the appointments of the women between October and January.
From Barron's
With 2026 refunds estimated to be bigger, economists and Wall Street investors are trying to determine their macroeconomic impact.
From MarketWatch
With 2026 refunds estimated to be bigger, economists and Wall Street investors are trying to determine their macroeconomic impact.
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
