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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He said the biggest factor that will determine when the next Garden Grove happens is not individual actions, but how industry and regulators approach the safety of these facilities, including where they should be sited.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
The council said structural inspections and other investigations were under way to determine when it may be safe for residents to return to their properties.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
He said the tech companies want to see user experimentation continue, ensuring that costs will go down, and also to determine what the use cases will be sooner than later.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
"The choices we make over the coming decades will determine the well-being of future generations and the resilience of the natural world that supports all life," concludes Professor Bradshaw.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
Now, thanks to Bertillon, the police could determine if a man claiming to be John Reynolds was actually Jack the Ripper.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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