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to determine
01
to learn of and confirm the facts about something through calculation or research
Transitive: to determine a fact
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
determine
3rd person singular
determines
Present participle
determining
Past simple
determined
Past participle
determined
Examples
Scientists regularly determine the chemical composition of substances in the laboratory.
02
to decide on something after careful consideration
Transitive: to determine sth | to determine that
Examples
After evaluating the options, she will determine the most cost-effective solution for the company.
03
to make a decision or reach a conclusion after thinking or considering the options
Intransitive: to determine on sth
Examples
It took him a while, but he eventually determined on the perfect gift.
04
to establish or decide the nature, shape, or future of something in advance
Transitive: to determine an outcome
Examples
The environment often determines the growth patterns of a plant.
05
to settle or establish something with finality and authority
Transitive: to determine sth
Examples
The committee will determine the winner of the competition.
06
to calculate or define the exact value, position, or form of a mathematical or geometrical object
Transitive: to determine a mathematical or geometrical value
Examples
To solve the problem, we need to determine the intersection of the two lines.
Lexical Tree
determinable
determinant
determinate
determine
