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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It is considered more likely that Moreno waits until after a new collective bargaining agreement is reached next year to determine whether to sell.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
The CLC said it "will consider the response received, if any, at a future meeting and determine what action may be taken".
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
To determine the animal's age at death, they examined a rarely studied bone known as the ceratobranchial, or hyoid, which was preserved with the skull.
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026
Live Nation denied it was an illegal monopoly, saying that the states’ case exaggerated its market power and that artists determine ticket prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
At the end of the project, Nathan would measure both groups to determine which was better suited for droughty conditions.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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