determine (Meaning)
determine (v)
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
shape or influence; give direction to
fix conclusively or authoritatively
decide upon or fix definitely
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
fix in scope; fix the boundaries of
settle conclusively; come to terms
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
determine (v. t.)
To fix the boundaries of; to mark off and separate.
To set bounds to; to fix the determination of; to limit; to bound; to bring to an end; to finish.
To fix the form or character of; to shape; to prescribe imperatively; to regulate; to settle.
To fix the course of; to impel and direct; -- with a remoter object preceded by to; as, another's will determined me to this course.
To ascertain definitely; to find out the specific character or name of; to assign to its true place in a system; as, to determine an unknown or a newly discovered plant or its name.
To bring to a conclusion, as a question or controversy; to settle authoritative or judicial sentence; to decide; as, the court has determined the cause.
To resolve on; to have a fixed intention of; also, to cause to come to a conclusion or decision; to lead; as, this determined him to go immediately.
To define or limit by adding a differentia.
To ascertain the presence, quantity, or amount of; as, to determine the parallax; to determine the salt in sea water.
determine (v. i.)
To come to an end; to end; to terminate.
To come to a decision; to decide; to resolve; -- often with on.
Synonyms & Antonyms of determine
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determine Sentence Examples
- The detective meticulously examined the scene to determine the cause of the robbery.
- A blood test will help determine if she has any underlying health conditions.
- We need to analyze the data to determine the product's target audience.
- The taste test will determine which recipe the bakery uses for its famous cookies.
- The compass will help us determine which direction to travel.
- The results of the election will ultimately determine the country's new leader.
- Scientists are still trying to determine the exact cause of the disease.
- Your daily choices determine the shape of your future.
- The weather forecast will determine if the picnic can go ahead as planned.
- Let's discuss the project timeline and determine each team member's responsibilities.
FAQs About the word determine
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study, shape or influence; give direction to, fix conclusively or authoritatively, decide u
decide, settle, weigh, adjudicate, consider, conclude, arbitrate, deem, rule (on), prosecute
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The detective meticulously examined the scene to determine the cause of the robbery.
A blood test will help determine if she has any underlying health conditions.
We need to analyze the data to determine the product's target audience.
The taste test will determine which recipe the bakery uses for its famous cookies.
