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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Instead of assuming a detailed theory from the start, scientists begin with a few broad principles they believe nature must obey and then determine what laws naturally emerge.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
The Dodgers also figure to have a short time frame to determine whether they might need bullpen help at the trade deadline.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Scientists attempting to determine whether or not hantavirus is present in Argentina's Ushuaia on Monday laid the very first traps to catch rodents potentially carrying the disease, AFP journalists observed.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
The mortgage itself does not determine the taxable capital gain.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Its agenda was more basic—that is, to determine who was the best American player period.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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