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 reading comes ahead of employment data on Friday that could determine if the Federal Reserve will keep its benchmark rate stable or potentially hike borrowing costs to fight inflation.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Now that the fire-related protections have expired, existing laws and “regular market conditions determine price increases for goods and services, including rents,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
To determine where earthquakes begin, seismologists examine the travel times of different seismic waves recorded by instruments at the surface.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
The disposition will determine your tax burden and that of your heirs, especially in a high-tax state like California.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
It behooved them, therefore, to try to determine the legitimacy of the other claims.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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