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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The cause of the infection - either a certain bacteria or virus - can be determined by tests.
From BBC
The government department is now considering options for the future of the site and a spokesperson said they were "determined to support British steelmaking now and for generations to come".
From BBC
“Whether or not the bank can deliver a rate hike in April will likely be a turning point that determines market confidence in the BOJ’s continued tightening strategy,” the economist said.
"Accurately determining the thermodynamic behavior deepens our scientific understanding of statistical mechanics and informs key areas such as metallurgy."
From Science Daily
By detecting the stiffness of the ECM, a single abnormal cell can determine the direction it should move.
From Science Daily
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
