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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If all three teams go 1-1 in round-robin play, a tiebreaker based on point differential will be used to determine the two finalists.
From Los Angeles Times
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a Feb. 2 news conference that the league would look at all the facts of the email exchanges and determine how they fall under the league’s personal conduct policy.
From Los Angeles Times
San Bernardino County district attorney investigators determined that the deputy’s use of deadly force was necessary that night, given the narrow driveway and lack of escape options.
From Los Angeles Times
Tottenham said they had been "determined to give Frank the time and support needed to build for the future together", but recent results meant "a change at this point is necessary".
From BBC
Every put and call strike price and expiration date is embedded with probabilities that can be used to determine the odds of a stock rising or falling.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
