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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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Dungeons & Dragons is a tabletop roleplaying game where players create fantasy characters and roll dice to determine whether their actions, like a sword attack or a persuasive argument, are successful against their foes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

It cannot determine how often the condition actually occurs, and the reports do not include detailed information about patients' health conditions or disease severity.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Market-cap rankings that determine index membership are set using closing prices on April 30.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Paakkarinen told La Repubblica newspaper that when the team found the bodies they realised the cause could have been a "tragic human error" but ultimately it would be for investigators to determine what happened.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

A congressional delegation had traveled to Selma to investigate the mass arrests and determine if new legislation was needed to ensure voting rights.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman




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