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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Workers identify every tree and determine whether it needs a trim, and what type of trim, or if it’s a candidate for removal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
They say larger and longer studies are needed to determine whether these biological changes lower disease risk over time and whether the same effects occur in other age groups.
From Science Daily • May 12, 2026
Cultural tests, reviewed by a nation’s film office, are meant to determine if a production has significant enough ties to a given country to receive a tax rebate.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Officials will then determine on a case-by-case basis whether they need to complete the full 42-day quarantine period.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
By studying twins, and comparing and contrasting similarities and differences, a geneticist could determine the precise contributions of nature versus nurture to important traits.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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