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determine

[dih-tur-min] / dɪˈtɜr mɪn /






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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Health authorities are still trying to determine where the infection originated.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

But to determine a mother-worthy performance, one must first understand how the title was originally doled out.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Researchers try to determine which of those tasks AI could significantly speed up.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

But Joerg Wuttke of advisory firm DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group told AFP: "The president would not like to put the Iranians in a position where they can determine if he can travel."

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

It was the king of Syracuse who asked Archimedes to determine whether his crown was pure gold or had been mixed with lead, a task beyond the abilities of all the scientists at the time.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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