determine
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.
Example Sentences
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Doing so can help them to predict the future path of interest rates, which directly determines everything from government debt repayments to household discretionary income.
At the time, the council said that when "the facts surrounding this unfortunate tragedy are established, the council will review them and determine if any specific measures need to be taken".
From BBC
The pace at which the U.S. and Israel can get the Strait of Hormuz unstuck will determine just how long these problems last.
From Barron's
The pace at which the U.S. and Israel can get the Strait of Hormuz unstuck will determine just how long these problems last.
From Barron's
Autopsy results to determine the causes of death are still pending in this year’s cases.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
