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:
Today we are more likely to plug the passage into a chatbot to determine its source and then move on to social media, where rudimentary reading thrives yet true literacy withers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Researchers still need to scale up the approach for human use, and clinical trials will be required to determine whether it is safe and effective in people.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026
Nobody pauses to determine whether everyone wants enough chips to justify them.
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026
Third quarter earnings will be crucial in helping analysts determine if the semiconductor supercycle still has legs but the upbeat tone struck by Su suggests fundamentals are still in favor of the big players.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
“How can I? The science fair will do more to determine who wins the Excelsior Award than anything else this term!”
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem says the central bank should explain how it determines policy decisions rather than reduce communications.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
A trial of the facts is an option that is open to prosecutors if a court determines that a person is unfit to stand trial and criminal proceedings cannot go ahead.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Newsom appoints members to the foundation board, which determines what expenses to cover in the governor’s office.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
They also studied how the process varied with momentum transfer, which determines the spatial scale being examined inside the nucleus.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026
It also determines the grammatical category of the phrase: in this case it is a verb phrase, a phrase built around a verb.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
Dalit and Achi are determined to return too.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
The Russian health agency meanwhile said Wednesday that it had determined "there are no epidemic risks for the population".
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Income mattered some, but it wasn’t what determined the outcome.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
By the time he wound up at Columbia University in 1939, studying library science, he was determined to devote his life to books.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 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
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
Researchers at the Florida Museum have now conducted a study aimed at determining where the pottery came from and who made it.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
It assists with pricing, helping merchants understand their costs when determining how much to charge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Though some businesses have announced plans to start putting money in the accounts of workers, many are still determining their next steps, said Elbert.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
“If classroom behavior were a determining factor for making the team, Connor, you might be in trouble,” Mr. Dimming says.
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
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!
