determine
Usage
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.
Example Sentences
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"It is complicated," he tells us, "but it seems that he is determined, and he is in charge of this process at the Board of Peace so there are powerful forces behind him."
From BBC
To determine how this species fits into the evolutionary history of humans, the researchers used a Bayesian "tip-dating" method.
From Science Daily
The economy will determine if he is right.
From Barron's
Although Mr. Zuckerberg’s exit wouldn’t get him clear of the tax—which determines residency as of Jan. 1, 2026—he and others were eager to leave a state willing to pass such a harsh levy.
More research is needed to determine exactly why these changes are happening, Mahoney noted.
From Science Daily
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