determine
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
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determines;
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determining
Britannica Dictionary definition of DETERMINE
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1
a
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to officially decide (something) especially because of evidence or facts
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to establish (something) exactly or with authority
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The town has finally determined ownership of the land. = The town has finally determined who owns the land.
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The new policy will be determined by a special committee.
b
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to be the cause of or reason for (something)
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The demand for a product determines its price.
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He believes that one's personality is determined mostly by genetics.
◊ A determining factor is a reason to make a particular choice or decision.
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Price was the determining factor in their decision.
2
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to learn or find out (something) by getting information
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An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.
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They are unable to accurately determine the ship's position at this time.
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Scholars have determined that the book was written in the late 16th century.
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I am trying to determine what happened and when.
3
formal
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to make a decision
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decide
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They are determining if/whether they should stay.
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They determined to leave immediately.
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He determined [=resolved] that he would learn a foreign language.
