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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The president’s mood didn’t reign and determine everything.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
The university said it used opinion polls and financial viability to determine which candidates were invited.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Using a financial benchmark such as the 4% rule can help people determine how much they’ll have to spend in retirement without running out of money.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
The spike of declined cases began in February 2025 when the department ordered prosecutors to review every open case launched prior to October 2022 and determine whether to close it.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026
I look left and right, trying to catch my breath and determine my next steps.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
