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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We allow each member of the foursome to determine whether their ball lies “within the circle of friendship.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
According to Buzalaf, one direction is to combine CANECPI-5 with a peptide derived from statherin, a protein found in saliva, to determine whether this hybrid could better protect teeth from acids originating in the stomach.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
But as hopeful as the protests were, what happens next will determine whether No Kings is a moment or a movement.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
From July 2027, they must also undergo a fitness assessment to determine whether they would be eligible for service should war break out.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
“If only we could determine who had been caring for you in the woods,” she mused aloud.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
