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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However, further research in humans is needed to determine whether the benefits observed in mice translate into effective treatments for people.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 15, 2026
Changes in the appearance and arrangement of these glowing atmospheric features could help researchers determine whether the magnetic poles have shifted since Voyager 2's encounters.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 15, 2026
They say they can’t determine whether any current scholarships, admissions policies, student groups or curricular choices would run afoul of the Internal Revenue Service and risk disastrous financial consequences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2026
It adds an investigation will be opened to "determine the circumstances surrounding the incident".
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026
“And when do you determine which of us is shinier?”
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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“It is vital that Congress determines the extent to which U.S. national security has been placed at risk,” they wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026
What determines which events come first and which happen later?
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
Under state law, magistrates are to “impose the least onerous conditions” when deciding bail and should set bail “as low as the court determines is necessary” to assure the defendant returns to court.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
What’s more, the ongoing price shock in energy markets isn’t just about headline benchmark prices as the price of crude oil is only part of what determines the cost to supply the world with fuel.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
That’s how numbers work in rugby: a player doesn’t pick his number,his position on the team determines that, and it’s something that never gets messed with.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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Left to be determined is whether wildfire claims would be handled by carriers who insure a homeowner’s other perils, or whether the plan would hire and manage its own adjusters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2026
Dolars evaded capture for Keaton's death for more than two years by fleeing to Latvia and he was finally brought to justice following a determined campaign by Keaton's parents.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2026
However, scientists have not yet determined whether the deformation of the magnetic field directly caused the observed electron loss.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026
"We've determined a portion of infrastructure is experiencing elevated load across multiple regions, which is likely contributing to the connectivity errors," the company wrote on X.
From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2026
And maybe that’s what explains her determined friendship, the idea that I need help or saving.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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The next few weeks could prove crucial in determining whether they are genuine challengers at next year's World Cup.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2026
In that case, the court upheld the IRS’s decision to strip Bob Jones University of its tax-exempt status, determining that its ban on interracial dating violated fundamental public policy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2026
However, determining how these ancient animals actually moved has been difficult.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026
“It is important to note that determining the cost is separate from determining the fee. A number of planning functions have costs that are subsidized by the city, including appeals.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2026
Two: There was a cult entirely dedicated to discussing preexisting conspiracy theories and determining if they were true.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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