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determine

[dih-tur-min] / dɪˈtɜr mɪn /






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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Negotiations beginning this weekend will determine how long the cease-fire will last, and whether oil prices will come back down.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Newsom is taking a wait-and-see approach for now, tracking polls to determine whether his intervention is necessary.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Clinical trials will be needed to determine whether zeaxanthin can improve outcomes for people with cancer.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

Breanna said after exploring solutions allowing her to determine the movements of a dancing avatar, she believes such technology "definitely has a place for those with disabilities".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

In stage two, the goal is “basically to determine if they can survive in the wild on their own with no human intervention,” explains Huang Yan.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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