determine
verb (used with object)
to conclude or ascertain, as after reasoning, observation, etc.
determining
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present participleof determine.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Although those figures are important for determining Tesla’s financial health, there’s only one metric investors really care about right now, according to some experts, and that is capital expenditures.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
A string of poor results - most recently Sunday's 5-0 drubbing by Brighton - makes this week a crucial one in determining his future.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
So when, for instance, a federal agency like the Department of Veterans Affairs defines a medical term in determining which veterans get benefits, a court has limited discretion to second-guess that expert analysis.
From Slate ● Oct. 18, 2026
According to the researchers, this approach is considered the gold standard for determining how much energy an animal uses during a particular activity.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
The answer lies in determining the probability of doing this well or better by chance.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
