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determine

Definition for determine

verb as in conclude, decide

verb as in discover, find out

verb as in choose, decide

verb as in dictate, govern, regulate

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Example Sentences

Future research may aim to determine if the supernova was larger at one point, whether just by being a super-massive star or if its materials were stripped away by a still undiscovered binary companion.

The team would next like to determine to what degree the findings apply to other animals and humans.

It is therefore impossible to determine the point of origin of such charged particles in space, although their detection on Earth is a clear indicator that there are powerful cosmic-ray particle accelerators in its vicinity.

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates say they have identified three Uzbek nationals as the suspects arrested over the murder of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi and said they were working to determine a motive.

From BBC

In the days after Helene, she spent much of her time trying to determine if people were still alive.

From Salon

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When To Use

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.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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