determine
to conclude or ascertain, as after reasoning, observation, etc.
to settle or decide (a dispute, question, etc.) by an authoritative or conclusive decision.
to cause, affect, or control; fix or decide causally: Demand for a product usually determines supply.
to give direction or tendency to; impel.
Geometry. to fix the position of.
Logic. to limit (a notion) by adding differentiating characteristics.
Chiefly Law. to put an end to; terminate.
to lead or bring (a person) to a decision.
to decide upon.
to come to a decision or resolution; decide.
Chiefly Law. to come to an end.
Origin of determine
1Other words for determine
Other words from determine
- in·ter·de·ter·mine, verb (used with object), in·ter·de·ter·mined, in·ter·de·ter·min·ing.
- qua·si-de·ter·mine, verb, qua·si-de·ter·mined, qua·si-de·ter·min·ing.
- re·de·ter·mine, verb, re·de·ter·mined, re·de·ter·min·ing.
- un·de·ter·min·ing, adjective
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How to use determine in a sentence
The NHL will also now be analyzing clusters of positive test samples with whole genomic sequencing to determine specific coronavirus strains.
NHL adds game-day rapid testing to coronavirus protocols | Samantha Pell | February 12, 2021 | Washington PostThe preps-to-pros movement was shut down in 2005, after the league determined that getting a Kobe Bryant or LeBron James a little earlier wasn’t worth sending scouts to high school gymnasiums.
An NBA experiment lets draft prospects skip college, stay home and get paid to play | Michael Lee | February 11, 2021 | Washington PostAfter determining the spoon’s maker and pattern, she typed that information into the Google “shopping” tab for a second search.
Replacing pieces of flatware or china can be a challenge. Here’s how to track them down. | Laura Daily | February 11, 2021 | Washington PostThe new charges could carry a maximum sentence of nearly 30 years, more if it’s determined Keller’s actions resulted in any injuries.
Grand jury beefs up charges against Olympian Klete Keller related to Capitol riot | Rick Maese | February 11, 2021 | Washington PostTrying to determine which bid will maximize your campaign goals without blowing through your budget can be a tough balancing act.
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That strategy has been used in some cases to help determine GMO policy.
The fear of violence should not determine what one does or does not say.
That makes it incredibly difficult to determine the effects of airstrikes, for example.
Pentagon Doesn’t Know How Many People It’s Killed in the ISIS War | Nancy A. Youssef | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTWhere the U.S. once depended on its own forces to determine who was military material, this time the Iraqis will decide.
Pentagon Insider on New Plan to Fight ISIS: ‘Of Course It’s Not Enough’ | Nancy A. Youssef | January 6, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTWhat does Bondi mean that clerks now should “determine how to proceed”?
The Back Alley, Low Blow-Ridden Fight to Stop Gay Marriage in Florida Is Finally Over | Jay Michaelson | January 5, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTHow well they have merited that Degree of Confidence is left to the impartial World to determine.
Its first appearance is not possible to determine and will probably remain unknown.
Antonio Stradivari | Horace William PetherickTwenty baskets of it were obtained by the said miners to assay and investigate its nature, and determine what it might be.
It was with great disapprobation that he heard Napoleon accept Caulaincourt's advice, and determine to advance to Moscow.
Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-PattisonMore generally the nature of the chattels conveyed determine largely the character of the description.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney Bolles
British Dictionary definitions for determine
/ (dɪˈtɜːmɪn) /
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
mainly law to come or bring to an end, as an estate or interest in land
(tr) to decide (a legal action or dispute)
Origin of determine
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Other Idioms and Phrases with determine
see bound and determined.
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