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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"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
Vocabulary lists containing determine
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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