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determine

Pronunciation: [/dɪˈtɜː(ɹ).mɪn/]

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determine: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use determine in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “make a decision”

(verb) to decide something after considering all the facts or information. It's like figuring out the answer to a question or solving a problem.

Example

After much research, they determined that the best course of action was to proceed with the project.

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They couldn't determine the cause of the strange noise in the house.

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How did they determine which candidate to hire?

Context: “find out”

(verb) to discover or ascertain something by examining or investigating. It's like solving a mystery or uncovering a hidden truth.

Example

Through experimentation, they were able to determine the chemical composition of the substance.

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The detective couldn't determine the identity of the person leaving the strange messages.

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Can you determine the meaning of the unfamiliar word?

How to pronounce determine

Pronunciation: [/dɪˈtɜː(ɹ).mɪn/]

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