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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According to Buzalaf, one direction is to combine CANECPI-5 with a peptide derived from statherin, a protein found in saliva, to determine whether this hybrid could better protect teeth from acids originating in the stomach.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
Although Nevada regulators investigated and fined the health practitioners involved in administering the peptides, investigators weren’t able to determine the exact cause of the reaction.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
The president’s mood didn’t reign and determine everything.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
In addition to the four performance measures, BBC Verify has looked at other healthcare themes to determine if there is any cross-UK comparison.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
A congressional delegation had traveled to Selma to investigate the mass arrests and determine if new legislation was needed to ensure voting rights.
From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
