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determine

[dih-tur-min] / dɪˈtɜr mɪn /






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.


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"The choices we make over the coming decades will determine the well-being of future generations and the resilience of the natural world that supports all life," concludes Professor Bradshaw.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

One way to determine the market rate is to see what employers are paying for those jobs on job boards, Stojkovic said.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

The latest development came Sunday night, when officials announced “an all-night mission” to determine whether the tank in Garden Grove is still at risk of exploding.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Authorities will determine who that will be at a later date.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

When Rondon arrived, he ordered Kermit to wait there while he and Lyra scouted from the river’s shoreline to determine if the rapids were passable or if a portage would need to be built.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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