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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By doing so, they hope to determine whether challenges with adapting strategies play a wider role in academic struggles beyond math.
From Science Daily
This made it possible to determine which genes are likely directing the activity of others, something conventional correlation-based methods cannot reliably accomplish.
From Science Daily
The skier has no obligation to stay within the blue borders, but the markings help them determine the best line down the hill.
From Los Angeles Times
Lawson was determined not to be the same, something which changed the way she saw food.
From BBC
Pauline said Jenna almost died after contracting meningitis as a toddler and it made her determined to take extra special care of her youngest child.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
