Determine (Verb)
Meaning 1
Establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study; "find the product of two numbers"; "The physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel Prize".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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- To determine the quality of the product, several samples were sent to an independent lab for analysis.
- She decided to determine her chances of getting the job by assessing the number of applicants.
- After analyzing the sales figures, they could determine the areas that required more investment.
- Several medical professionals joined together to determine the exact cause of the illness that affected a whole village.
- You have to calculate both expenses to determine your average income after five years of steady working experience.
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Meaning 2
Reach, make, or come to a decision about something; "We finally decided after lengthy deliberations".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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- Decree
- Choose
- Measure
- Orientate
- Adjudicate
- Govern
- Order
- Will
- Orient
- Regularize
- Regulate
- Rule
- Judge
- Mensurate
- Seal
- Purpose
- Pick Out
- Take
- Resolve
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Meaning 3
Settle conclusively; come to terms; "We finally settled the argument".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 4
Decide upon or fix definitely; "fix the variables"; "specify the parameters".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 5
Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort; "I want to see whether she speaks French"; "See whether it works"; "find out if he speaks Russian"; "Check whether the train leaves on time".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 6
Fix in scope; fix the boundaries of; "the tree determines the border of the property".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 7
Fix conclusively or authoritatively; "set the rules".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 8
Shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- Environmental factors often determine a child's worldview as they grow and develop.
- Early childhood education plays a crucial role in shaping future learning habits, ultimately determining a child's potential.
- Studies suggest that access to nutritious food and exercise determine one's risk for obesity.
- These ads determine how products are perceived and sold on social media.
- Current conditions can largely determine what success or achievements someone in such fields experiences later.