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to determine
01
to decide on something after careful consideration
Transitive: to determine sth | to determine that
Example
After evaluating the options, she will determine the most cost-effective solution for the company.
To plan the event successfully, organizers must determine the schedule and logistics in advance.
02
to make a decision or reach a conclusion after thinking or considering the options
Intransitive: to determine on sth
Example
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.
03
to learn of and confirm the facts about something through calculation or research
Transitive: to determine a fact
Example
Scientists regularly determine the chemical composition of substances in the laboratory.
Analysts often determine market trends by studying economic indicators.
04
to establish or decide the nature, shape, or future of something in advance
Transitive: to determine an outcome
Example
The environment often determines the growth patterns of a plant.
The amount of practice you put in will determine your level of skill.
05
to settle or establish something with finality and authority
Transitive: to determine sth
Example
The committee will determine the winner of the competition.
The professor determined the grading criteria for the course at the start of the semester.
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
Example
To solve the problem, we need to determine the intersection of the two lines.
We use specific formulas to determine the volume of complex three-dimensional objects.
