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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They also compared the bone of modern elephants and steppe mammoths to determine which animal it came from.
From BBC
There are three jumps to execute, with the scores from two highest-scoring tricks combined to determine the athlete's overall ranking.
From BBC
It will determine who governs Wales on many key issues.
From BBC
McNamee stated that times of death were better determined by witnesses, social media and banking activity.
From BBC
He noted that longer-term studies will be necessary to determine how ongoing exposure might affect the insects over time.
From Science Daily
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
