determine Definition
- 1to officially decide something, especially because of evidence or facts
- 2to discover the facts or truth about something
Using determine: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "determine" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The court will determine the punishment for the crime.
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The test will determine whether you are eligible for the scholarship.
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We need to determine the cause of the problem before we can fix it.
determine Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using determine
come hell or high water
no matter what happens or what difficulties are faced
Example
I am determined to finish this project, come hell or high water.
dead set against
strongly opposed to something
Example
He is dead set against the idea of moving to a new city.
in the driver's seat
in control of a situation
Example
She took charge of the project and is now in the driver's seat.
Phrases with determine
determined effort
a strong and persistent effort to achieve a goal
Example
With determined effort, she was able to finish the marathon.
determine someone's fate
to decide what will happen to someone in the future
Example
The jury will determine the defendant's fate.
determine the outcome
to decide what the result of something will be
Example
The final game will determine the outcome of the tournament.
Origins of determine
from Latin 'determinare', meaning 'to limit, fix'
Summary: determine in Brief
To 'determine' [dɪˈtɜːmɪn] is to make an official decision based on evidence or facts, or to discover the truth about something. It can refer to legal decisions, eligibility, or problem-solving, as in 'We need to determine the cause of the problem before we can fix it.' The phrase 'determined effort' denotes a strong and persistent effort towards a goal, while idioms like 'come hell or high water' and 'in the driver's seat' express determination and control.
