determine
verb (used with object)
to conclude or ascertain, as after reasoning, observation, etc.
are determining
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present progressiveof determine.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Education and access to public transportation are determining factors as well.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 3, 2024
Local prosecutors are now reviewing criminal cases that involved Goon Squad members and are determining whether to dismiss them.
From New York Times ● Mar. 21, 2024
That points to bigger problems with how the states are determining Medicaid eligibility: Their notices aren’t reaching people, don’t make sense or they’re requiring unnecessary paperwork.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 14, 2023
Frank said he and his clients are determining whether to appeal the decision.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2023
NOTE: The type of interval or chord — major, minor, diminished, etc., is not important when you are determining the position of the chord.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
