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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Robinhood, on the other hand, noted that the company “uses a random selection process to determine who receives IPO shares.”
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Larger and longer studies will be needed to determine whether certain microbes or brain regions can reliably predict who will lose weight, who will keep it off, and which diets work best for different people.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
Medical experts say it is intended to identify potential signs of cognitive impairment and determine whether further evaluation may be needed.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
A Welsh Labour spokesperson: "These were catastrophic results for us and we need to take the time to determine what went wrong."
From BBC • May 31, 2026
At its psychological nub, Washington’s inveterate realism was rooted in his commitment to control, over himself and over any and all events with the power to determine his fate.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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