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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And tests to determine whether somebody has the infection do not appear to work well.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers—to determine a winner in the titanic fight between AI kingpins Elon Musk and Sam Altman.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
That ash contained feldspar crystals, which scientists can date to determine when the eruptions happened, explained ASU geologist Christopher Campisano.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
Scientists from Argentina's leading epidemiological Malbran Institute will lead a fact-finding mission to Ushuaia next week to determine whether the virus is present in the area.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
There was a singing contest to determine the worst singer, and the votes overwhelmingly went to the Boss.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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