- present tense form of determine (3rd person singular).
determines
Example Sentences
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They also studied how the process varied with momentum transfer, which determines the spatial scale being examined inside the nucleus.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026
A deductible determines how much one needs to pay out of pocket before their insurance coverage starts paying for claims.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
A commercial tree comprises a rootstock, chosen for its tolerance to local conditions, grafted to the upper half which determines what sort of fruit is produced.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
“So I think what it says is strategy kind of tells you where you want to go, but I think it’s the culture that determines how you get there.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Always remember, though, that it is the actual distance in half steps between the notes that determines the type of interval, not whether the notes are written as natural, sharp, or double-sharp.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
