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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To that end, the book outlines ways to determine which values are most important to you.
Transparent oversight, global standards and fair pricing will determine whether this revolution delivers on its promise or fuels public backlash.
By modeling subtle changes in the planet's brightness as it moves, researchers determined that intense gravitational forces from the much heavier pulsar are stretching the planet into its lemon-like shape.
From Science Daily
Further samples in the coming months will determine if the cistern dates back to the same period as the roundhouses.
From BBC
The origin of the fire hasn’t been determined, police said.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
