determine
verb (used with object)
to conclude or ascertain, as after reasoning, observation, etc.
determines
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present tense formof determine (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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But footage from shootings or incidents resulting in death or serious injury will be released promptly only when ICE determines doing so is in the agency’s “best interests,” according to the policy.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
If the NBA determines that a salary-cap violation occurred, the Clippers could be fined and stripped of first-round picks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
"As long as a single test determines access to scarce opportunities, there will be strong incentives for exam malpractice, regardless of the testing format," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Volatility is a key component in the pricing of options, as it determines how likely a strike price will be reached, depending on the time to expiry.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
The relative size of the spheres and the extent of their displacement with regard to each other determines the size of the zone of dry land.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
