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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Those results drive endorsement by bodies like the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, whose guidelines determine what insurers will cover.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
The goal was to determine whether the increase came from more storms overall or from storms producing heavier rainfall.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
To determine which areas have grown drier or wetter, they used data from satellites that track shifts in water across the landscape.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
The independent disciplinary commission will determine the exact timeline - but this is never made public.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
But now the stakes were much higher—the Candidates results would determine who played for the World Championship—and Fischer wasn’t going to let an obnoxious eye jinx keep him from his destiny.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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