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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A post-mortem examination of reality TV star Jake Hall could not determine the exact cause of his death in Spain, an inquest opening has heard.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
Roblox says it has made changes to protect child users, including by expanding tools to estimate a user's age to determine the games and experiences they can access.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
Where you hold a conversation can determine how it goes: A difficult negotiation in the big boss’s office feels different from the same conversation on a walk, or around a small table somewhere neutral.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
In addition, the authors say selective use of photographs and the omission of potentially important factors, including human hunting, made it harder to determine what was truly driving changes in vegetation.
From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026
However, if you don’t have the song written in notation, you will need to determine the song’s meter by ear.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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