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- Dictionarydetermine/dɪˈtəːmɪn/
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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to control or influence something directly, or to decide what will happen: The number of staff we can take on will be determined by how much money we're allowed to spend. Your health is determined in part by what you eat. Eye colour is genetically determined.
The meaning of DETERMINE is to fix conclusively or authoritatively. How to use determine in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Determine.
Determine definition: to conclude or ascertain, as after reasoning, observation, etc.. See examples of DETERMINE used in a sentence.
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.
Definition of determine verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
7. (transitive) geometry. to fix or specify the position, form, or configuration of. two points determine a line. 8. mainly law. to come or bring to an end, as an estate or interest in land. 9. (transitive) to decide (a legal action or dispute) Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.
determine verb (DISCOVER) [ T ] to find out or make certain facts or information: The police never actually determined the cause of death. [ + question word ] I can’t determine why your phone isn’t working. [ + that clause ] The investigation determined that the death was accidental.
DETERMINE definition: 1. to discover the facts or truth about something: 2. to decide what will happen: . Learn more.
Determine definition, to conclude or ascertain, as after reasoning, observation, etc. See more.
Determine definition: To cause (someone) to come to a decision or resolution.
