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verb
- 1. cause (something) to occur in a particular way or to have a particular nature: "it will be her mental attitude that determines her future" Similar
- 2. ascertain or establish exactly by research or calculation: "the inquest is entrusted with the task of determining the cause of death" Similar
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DETERMINE definition: 1. to control or influence something directly, or to decide what will happen: 2. to make a strong…. Learn more.
The meaning of DETERMINE is to fix conclusively or authoritatively. How to use determine in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Determine.
to settle or decide (a dispute, question, etc.) by an authoritative or conclusive decision. Synonyms: adjust, resolve. to cause, affect, or control; fix or decide causally: Demand for a product usually determines supply. Synonyms: influence. to give direction or tendency to; impel. Synonyms: incline, lead, induce. Geometry. to fix the position of.
Synonyms: decide on, choose, establish, purpose More Synonyms of determine. determination Word forms: plural determinations countable noun [usually singular] We must take into our own hands the determination of our future. [ + of] Synonyms: decision, ruling, settlement, resolution More Synonyms of determine. 4. verb.
Definition of determine verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a. To establish or ascertain definitely, as after consideration, investigation, or calculation: determined the easiest way to reach the summit. See Synonyms at discover. b. To give direction to by making decisions; devise or control: The school board determines educational policy. c.
If you determine something, you figure it out or settle a question, like when, after checking paws and hands, you determine that it's not the dog that ate your candy stash, but your kid sister.
