determine
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.
Example Sentences
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After all, this is a sport in which they determine which stone is nearest the target by using what is effectively a big compass.
From BBC
In that case, Judge Molly Silfen determined that while Congress “may not have anticipated a disaster declaration lasting more than three years, the statute’s express text nevertheless applies.”
They used radiocarbon dating to determine age and applied gas chromatography -- mass spectrometry to identify the caulking's chemical makeup.
From Science Daily
The Americans’ opponent in the final eight will be determined in a four-game qualification round Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times
By doing so, they hope to determine whether challenges with adapting strategies play a wider role in academic struggles beyond math.
From Science Daily
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