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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More broadly, the case illustrates how a threshold doctrine can determine events on the ground before a court ever reaches the underlying question of governmental power.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
The police spokeswoman said an investigation had been launched to determine who was behind the incident.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Her team wanted to determine what level of participation was most consistently associated with improvements in cardiovascular health.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026
Ryan Tobias of Jackson Dearborn Partners, which had about $180 million of capital in 13 Opportunity Zone funds, said his firm was trying to determine values for some projects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Then, by referring to the almanacs and making some calculations, he can determine how far north or south he is: that is his latitude.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
"The Pacific Islands Forum determines what happens here, not any other country."
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
If the league determines that they violated the league’s personal-conduct policy, they could be suspended.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Accreditation determines whether other states will accept a state’s solvency examinations and, in practice, places intense pressure on legislatures to enact specified model laws.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Your cost of living now likely determines your cost of living in retirement.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
Most phrases have a head: a single word inside the phrase that determines its properties.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
How they saved: Alexia worked through college and was a determined saver.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
The ChatGPT maker said Tuesday that its internal testing had determined that the forthcoming model, called Astra, is capable of devising and executing novel cyberattacks against difficult targets with only limited human input.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Under the legislation, ultra-fast fashion will be determined according to two factors: the volume of clothing placed on the market and the cost of repairing garments relative to their purchase price.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
In doing all this, James is also determined to unwind the cliches of gay fiction: the tragic victim, the heartwarming gestures of solidarity, the blunt porniness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
It’s not every day you wake up with a mission on your mind, but I had a mission and I was determined to accomplish it.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
In three years, Jon Rahm has gone from LIV’s prized acquisition to the superstar who will play an outsize role in determining whether the league can continue to exist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
What remains stubbornly difficult is determining what any individual piece of information should mean to the person deciding what to put in her cart.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
This signaling protein is produced by many cell types, including tumor cells, and plays a role in determining how cells develop.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
Except it can be tricky determining when an influencer’s business is up and active for tax purposes.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Two: There was a cult entirely dedicated to discussing preexisting conspiracy theories and determining if they were true.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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