determine
Usage
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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.
Example Sentences
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The researchers measured how much of each compound adhered to the mineral and used infrared spectroscopy to determine how the molecules attached.
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The authors caution that more high quality clinical trials are necessary to confirm these findings and determine optimal use.
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They were determined the show would go on.
From BBC
Commercial bakeries could then determine which formulations work best at scale.
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The researchers also determined the crystal structure of a newly discovered dual sensor that responds to both uracil and acetate.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
