determine
Usage
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.
Example Sentences
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An army commander explains that an American surveillance drone is in the air gathering intelligence, helping determine where to fire.
From BBC
"The Ukrainian people and our government and economy are resilient and determined to fight this war, because we defend ourselves and we will."
From BBC
The government said it is making improvements, adding it is determined to reduce the delays that meant some felt the need to pay fore care.
From BBC
Also, the best picture race is so close this year I was trying to determine which movie got the loudest applause, “Sinners” or “One Battle After Another.”
From Los Angeles Times
However, what happens from now until late May on the wholesale energy market will determine what happens to household bills from July.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
