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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A hearing regarding the protective order is set for Tuesday and may determine whether a final protective order is granted by the Utah court.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
Since no witness saw who shot first, the tablet might help determine whether Boyd and Williams were telling the truth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Despite the abundance of material, it remains difficult to determine exactly which deities were worshipped.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
When asked for the formula that was used to determine how each country would be charged, the White House provided this:
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
The standard argument is that this thesis proves that evidence does not determine what scientists hold to be true; consequently, it is claimed, scientific beliefs are primarily shaped by cultural and social factors.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
