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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In an era of "intensifying geopolitical competition, accelerating technological innovation", the Japanese premier called for Asian countries to cultivate "resilience" and the ability to "determine their own future".
From Barron's • May 2, 2026
That overlap creates a practical problem with no clear answer: how do regulators determine why a medication was prescribed?
From Salon • May 2, 2026
Gov. Rubén Rocha said late Friday that he requested a leave of absence after Mexico’s federal government launched an investigation to determine whether he should be arrested and extradited to the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
Researchers used regular surveys and imaging to determine if new stones formed or existing ones grew.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
For years mathematicians struggled to determine whether C was indeed א.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
Vocabulary lists containing determine
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