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determine

Definition for determine

verb as in conclude, decide

verb as in discover, find out

verb as in choose, decide

verb as in dictate, govern, regulate

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Example Sentences

Argentine officials determined that the singer died from multiple traumas and internal and external bleeding caused by the fall.

The oxidation states of individual elements could also be determined locally.

"Whether it's possible to have integrated scenarios that maintain a high-grade fusion plasma with these specific flows of excess fuel and ash from the plasma needs to be determined," Schwartz said.

The researchers will continue analyzing the circuit to determine whether drugs could activate it to slow breathing on command.

But the dog — Mushie — has yet to turn up and the determined couple are now having to endure scam calls and pranksters barking into the phone line.

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When To Use

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.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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