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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The bank continued defending her and she attended Goldman’s annual partners meeting in Miami in early February, appearing determined to continue with business as usual, people familiar with the matter said.
Newsom appoints members to the foundation board, which then is responsible for determining what expenses to cover in the governor’s office.
From Los Angeles Times
In early January, we published a list of 25 companies across developed economies in the “semiconductor equipment and testing” industry group, as determined by LSEG.
From MarketWatch
The local conditions at the time each planet finishes forming determine whether it becomes gas rich or remains rocky.
From Science Daily
But despite this, Finlay said he was determined to not let these fears dictate his life.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
