Zoeken
to determine
01
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to make a decision or reach a conclusion after thinking or considering the options
Intransitive: to determine on sth
Example
After much thought, he finally determined on the best course of action.
It took him a while, but he eventually determined on the perfect gift.
He was unsure at first, but he soon determined on the right path.
02
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to learn of and confirm the facts about something through calculation or research
Transitive: to determine a fact
Example
Last month, the investigators determined the cause of the fire in the building.
Right now, the researchers are actively determining the impact of the new policy.
Scientists regularly determine the chemical composition of substances in the laboratory.
03
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to establish or decide the nature, shape, or future of something in advance
Transitive: to determine an outcome
Example
Genetics can determine aspects of a person ’s physical traits, like height.
The environment often determines the growth patterns of a plant.
Your decisions in early life can determine your career trajectory.
04
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to settle or establish something with finality and authority
Transitive: to determine sth
Example
The committee will determine the winner of the competition.
After much debate, the board determined the direction of the company ’s future growth.
The professor determined the grading criteria for the course at the start of the semester.
05
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to decide on something after careful consideration
Transitive: to determine sth | to determine that
Example
After thorough analysis, the committee will determine the most suitable candidate for the position.
To plan the event successfully, organizers must determine the schedule and logistics in advance.
After careful consideration, they determined that the collaborative approach would be most effective.
06
bepalen, berekenen
to calculate or define the exact value, position, or form of a mathematical or geometrical object
Transitive: to determine a mathematical or geometrical value
Example
We use specific formulas to determine the volume of complex three-dimensional objects.
The coordinate system helps determine the position of points in a two-dimensional plane.
To solve the problem, we need to determine the intersection of the two lines.
Voorbeeld
After much thought, he finally determined on the best course of action.
It took him a while, but he eventually determined on the perfect gift.
He was unsure at first, but he soon determined on the right path.
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