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determine

Definition for determine

verb as in conclude, decide

Strongest matches

complete, regulate, resolve, rule

Strong matches

actuate, arbitrate, cinch, clinch, dispose, drive, end, figure, finish, halt, impel, incline, induce, move, opt, ordain, persuade, predispose, settle, tap, terminate

Weak matches

call the shots, fix upon, nail down, pin down, take a decision, ultimate, wind up, wrap up

verb as in discover, find out

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ascertain, check, demonstrate, detect, establish, figure out, learn, see, tell, verify, work out

Strong matches

certify, divine, figure, hear, tumble, unearth

Weak matches

add up to, boil down to, catch on, have a hunch, make out, size up

verb as in choose, decide

Strongest matches

elect, establish, fix, resolve

Strong matches

destine, doom, fate, finger, foreordain, predestine, predetermine, preform, preordain, purpose, settle

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verb as in dictate, govern, regulate

Strongest matches

affect, control, decide, impose, influence, limit, measure, rule, shape

Strong matches

bound, circumscribe, command, condition, delimit, devise, direct, impel, incline, induce, invent, lead, manage, modify, plot

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Example Sentences

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The United States has previously determined that the RSF committed genocide in Darfur.

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Still, the Dodgers determined he was their best chance.

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“The viability of this kind of technology is definitely there. Whether or not there’s a solid market for this, I think it’s to be determined.”

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Disability adjudicators use a series of grids that consider an applicant’s age, work experience and education level to determine whether they may have the skills to do another, less strenuous job.

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The 54-year-old is determined to see his life story in print one day.

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