- present tense form of determine (3rd person singular).
determines
Example Sentences
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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
As if Wendy’s hands, heart and day planner weren’t full enough, a panicky Jack determines to win her back, much to her torment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
"The Pacific Islands Forum determines what happens here, not any other country."
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
The question determines whether interest rates will go up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Besides simply counting how many people actually live in America, that census tally also determines how many seats each state gets in Congress and how many electors each state receives in a presidential election.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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