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determine

[dih-tur-min] / dɪˈtɜr mɪn /






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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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Because the study was small, more research will be needed to determine which products work best, what doses are appropriate, and how the oil should be used for the most consistent results.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

The job of the orbiting receivers now was to determine in a split second which of Aurich’s variations would work in that particular scenario.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

Russian authorities have placed her contacts under close medical observation as they try to determine how she died.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Jurors concluded that Uddin died due to an action he took but said that it was "not possible to determine whether he intended the outcome to be his death".

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

“If only we could determine who had been caring for you in the woods,” she mused aloud.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

The cornea was an especially intriguing target because its precise curvature determines how effectively the eye focuses light.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 29, 2026

St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem says the central bank should explain how it determines policy decisions rather than reduce communications.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

The scion above it determines the type of fruit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

A trial of the facts is an option that is open to prosecutors if a court determines that a person is unfit to stand trial and criminal proceedings cannot go ahead.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Most phrases have a head: a single word inside the phrase that determines its properties.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

"Nor am I suggesting that a court has determined that she is legally disqualified. The point is much narrower: an avoidable question now hangs over this investigation, and voluntary recusal would remove it."

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

It couldn’t be determined if she had legal representation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

“It suggests that success in the AI ecosystem is not solely determined by having the largest online catalog or the strongest e-commerce capabilities,” the analysts said.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

But Brian Athearn, 54, is determined to try.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

Additionally, it has been determined that the animal is releasable.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

Phase I trials generally focus heavily on safety and determining an appropriate dose, while Phase II studies begin looking more closely for signs that a treatment may provide a clinical benefit.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026

In the lead-up to closing the deal, Paramount has gained some access to CNN’s operations, but there is still much to analyze before determining how best to manage the two.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

The task of determining which expenses fall on what side of the ledger would belong to the state attorney general.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Investors should consider their liquidity needs, tax bracket and Medicare thresholds when determining their risk tolerance.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

Moore said the determining factor was not Volpe’s status but, in a sense, his popularity.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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