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 release of fourth-quarter inflation data at the end of this month will determine the case for interest rates to rise or remain on hold.
The house, in this case Santa Anita, does take money off the top to run the game but is not involved in determining the payoffs.
From Los Angeles Times
Accurate kidney function measurements are critical not only for detecting disease, but also for determining safe medication doses.
From Science Daily
Yes, financing formulas, geographic disparities and family dynamics play powerful roles in determining a child’s path.
The official said the success of the negotiations will determine whether the U.S. moves forward with the tariffs on European nations.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
