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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De Los recently did a team huddle to determine our personal list of best albums, as well as our favorite songs released in 2025.
From Los Angeles Times
The next battle revolves around whether courts determine sports event contracts to be investing or gambling.
From Barron's
In its assessment, the regulator determined household debt remains high, but relatively stable and below historical peaks.
To determine where fire is missing and where it is happening too often, the team used geospatial evidence such as pollen records and dirt samples.
From Science Daily
While researchers have not yet determined firefighters' exact exposure levels or the long-term health effects associated with these chemicals, the study provides new information for fire departments evaluating protective gear.
From Science Daily
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
