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determine

[dih-tur-min] / dɪˈtɜr mɪn /






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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.

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Although further research is needed to determine whether such treatments would benefit older adults experiencing cognitive decline, the discovery identifies a potentially valuable therapeutic target.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

But his doctors have said Leo's recovery has been progressing normally as they await the results of tests that will determine the course of action to take.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

The driverless tractor-trailers rely on several cameras and sensors mounted at the front and sides that include radar and lidar equipment to help determine what’s on the road.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

The investigation then ran cold when authorities couldn’t determine his identity.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Reshevsky, though, tended to be underprepared and often had to determine the most effective moves during play, wasting valuable time.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

The Financial Times reported that the mismatch was due to OpenAI investors trying to directly compare its annualized revenues with rival Anthropic, which determines this number differently.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

So far this autumn, the jet stream - which determines what sort of air mass affects the UK - has been sitting to the north.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

The scion above it determines the type of fruit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

Newsom appoints members to the foundation board, which determines what expenses to cover in the governor’s office.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

The relative size of the spheres and the extent of their displacement with regard to each other determines the size of the zone of dry land.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

Meaning, if you’re ruthless and determined, you can make a lot of money.

From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026

The panel determined Burwood's conduct was "morally reprehensible, showed premeditated behaviour and indicated a deep-seated attitudinal problem".

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

Proofpoint and Varonis haven’t yet determined whether Varonis will maintain its distinct brand after the transaction closes, Dhawan said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

The study in Nature said that projected rises in ocean temperatures and other pressures "primarily determined when and where, rather than if, conditions will become unviable for corals".

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

If I encouraged Ma, she’d charge ahead, determined to turn a possibility into a firm reality.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

Raman said she had used the phrase “gold standard” to describe Special Order 40, which was issued by Gates in 1979, prohibiting officers from stopping people for the sole purpose of determining their immigration status.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Instead, the survivor generally receives their own benefit or an eligible survivor benefit, with the applicable rules determining the amount payable.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

This finding represents an important early step toward determining whether the technology could eventually be used in medical care.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

Nasser Eddin said the next few days would be crucial in determining whether companies press ahead with planned trips and events or scale back their participation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

We overlook just how large a role we all play—and by “we” I mean society—in determining who makes it and who doesn’t.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell


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