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determine

[dih-tur-min] / dɪˈtɜr mɪn /






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.


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Pathologists are specialist doctors who identify and diagnose diseases and conduct post-mortem examinations on bodies to determine cause of death.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

For Sacramento and the other American and Canadian cities pursuing two expansion teams, the outcome of collective bargaining could determine the fee MLB would charge for each one.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The next phase involves more extensive animal studies to determine how stable the reshaped cornea remains over time and whether the treatment is safe in living tissue.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Ultimately, a test that demands what is often impossible is not a test designed to determine what is true.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

Jack says you can count the rings on their shells to determine their age, the same way you would count the growth rings in a tree’s trunk.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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