determine
Usage
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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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Researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School have discovered a molecular "switch" that determines whether pancreatic cancer cells respond to chemotherapy or resist it.
From Science Daily
By analyzing the reflected light, they could determine the orientation of the electron spins.
From Science Daily
"This coordination does not carry out cognition itself, but determines the range of cognitive operations the system can support."
From Science Daily
Their goal was to determine which diagnostic and measurement technologies are most urgently needed to maintain U.S. leadership in fusion energy and plasma science.
From Science Daily
Christen Press, honored by the U.S. women’s soccer team before its win over Paraguay, is determined to be an advocate for women’s sports in retirement.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
