- present participle of determine.
determining
Example Sentences
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Except it can be tricky determining when an influencer’s business is up and active for tax purposes.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
This signaling protein is produced by many cell types, including tumor cells, and plays a role in determining how cells develop.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
He’ll be a critical part of the Chargers’ offense and a major factor in determining whether the franchise can get over the playoff hump.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
The team discovered that electrical charge is a key factor in determining whether antibody fragments can remain stable and functional inside cells.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026
Strong character, high courage, hard work—it seemed that none of these were determining factors in the fates of Tex John’s children.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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