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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These sensors determine whether the robot "should tighten its grip or not, whether it is dealing with a sturdy object, or whether it needs to act delicately because it is an egg," he said.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Their disappearance has made it difficult for researchers to determine whether they are related to any animals living today.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
The coming weeks will determine if this sporting and commercial phenomenon finally breaks America.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The mayoral primary, along with a slate of other races, was last Tuesday, but it took a week to determine the second of the top-two finalists.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Bobby, Bisguier, and about twenty other players and spectators stood around the tournament director’s desk as he applied the tie-breaking system to determine the winner.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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