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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Nominations, which are determined by a committee of music industry insiders, are voted on by more than 1,200 musicians, executives, historians and journalists.
From Los Angeles Times
She’s an aesthete run amok, determined to deface anything that doesn’t live up to her impossible standards.
From Los Angeles Times
The inmate then can be released if the parole board determines they do not pose an unreasonable risk to public safety.
From Los Angeles Times
Warner says its board determined the revised proposal could lead to a deal that would top its merger agreement with Netflix, though has yet to make a final decision.
The object or objects found will then be assessed by experts to determine if they meet the legal definition of "treasure" under the Treasure Act 1996.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
