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 truck has multiple cameras mounted at the front and back, as well as radar and lidar equipment that help determine what’s on the road.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The individual can then be released if commissioners determine they do not pose a public safety risk.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
She said it would be "irresponsible" to determine the result on early samples and that "every single tally sheet must be counted".
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
While the military does not enforce or evaluate religious belief, its internal classification systems help determine how resources are allocated and how chaplain support is structured across bases and deployments.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
Everyone participating in the talent show drew numbers backstage to determine who went first.
From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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