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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Instead, the survivor generally receives their own benefit or an eligible survivor benefit, with the applicable rules determining the amount payable.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 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
This method involves the parents determining the loan amount, payment schedule, down payment and fixed interest rate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
They also want the court to assert oversight, determining how much pumping should be curtailed and requiring the state to develop a long-term plan under its supervision.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
But that left him with the grim task of determining which employees were essential and asking them to stay.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
