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determine

verb as in choose, decide

verb as in dictate, govern, regulate

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Example Sentences

The NHL will also now be analyzing clusters of positive test samples with whole genomic sequencing to determine specific coronavirus strains.

The 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.

After determining the spoon’s maker and pattern, she typed that information into the Google “shopping” tab for a second search.

The new charges could carry a maximum sentence of nearly 30 years, more if it’s determined Keller’s actions resulted in any injuries.

Trying to determine which bid will maximize your campaign goals without blowing through your budget can be a tough balancing act.

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.

Where the U.S. once depended on its own forces to determine who was military material, this time the Iraqis will decide.

What does Bondi mean that clerks now should “determine how to proceed”?

How 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.

Twenty 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.

More generally the nature of the chattels conveyed determine largely the character of the description.

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What are other ways to say determine?

To determine is to arrive at a conclusion after reasoning or observation: He determined that there was no available path to victory. To resolve is to show firmness of purpose: He resolved to ask for a promotion. To decide is to make up one’s mind as to what shall be done and the way to do it: He decided to go today.

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On this page you'll find 291 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to determine, such as: complete, regulate, resolve, rule, actuate, and arbitrate.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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