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determine
[dih-tur-min]
verb (used with object)
to conclude or ascertain, as after reasoning, observation, etc.
Synonyms:to settle or decide (a dispute, question, etc.) by an authoritative or conclusive decision.
Synonyms: ,to cause, affect, or control; fix or decide causally.
Demand for a product usually determines supply.
Synonyms:to give direction or tendency to; impel.
Synonyms: , ,Geometry.Ģżto fix the position of.
Logic.Ģżto limit (a notion) by adding differentiating characteristics.
Chiefly Law.Ģżto put an end to; terminate.
to lead or bring (a person) to a decision.
to decide upon.
verb (used without object)
to come to a decision or resolution; decide.
Chiefly Law.Ģżto come to an end.
determine
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verb
to settle or decide (an argument, question, etc) conclusively, as by referring to an authority
(tr) to ascertain or conclude, esp after observation or consideration
(tr) to shape or influence; give direction to
experience often determines ability
(tr) to fix in scope, extent, variety, etc
the river determined the edge of the property
to make or cause to make a decision
he determined never to marry
(tr) logic to define or limit (a notion) by adding or requiring certain features or characteristics
(tr) geometry to fix or specify the position, form, or configuration of
two points determine a line
law to come or bring to an end, as an estate or interest in land
(tr) to decide (a legal action or dispute)
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- interdetermine verb (used with object)
- quasi-determine verb
- redetermine verb
- undetermining adjective
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of determine1
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of determine1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
Paramedics rushed the man to the emergency room at UCLA, where doctors determined that a bullet had just missed his heart and was lodged in his chest.
A big chunk of your credit scores is determined by how much of your available credit youāre using.
Itās impossible to determine how many people are engaged in this Sisyphean chase.
āI am determined to learn and grow from this experience,ā the five-time Olympic medalist said.
Yet despite the ominous underpinning, people were determined to be festive, upbeat.
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When To Use
Determine means to conclude, as after reasoning or observing, as in After considering all my options, Iāve determined which college I want to attend.Generally, to determine something is to come to a conclusive decision from a place of authority on the subject.Determine can also mean to cause or control, as in How much homework my teacher assigns will determine whether I can go to the game tonight.Determine is also used to mean to give direction to, as a boss might determine what tasks their employees will do.Example: I have determined that the cause of death was cardiac arrest.
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