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determines

Pronunciation: [dɪˈtɜr.mɪnz]

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

Context: “decision-making”

(verb) to figure out what something will be or how it will happen. It's like when you make a choice that decides the future or outcome of something.

Example

Her hard work determines her success in school.

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Just because he is late doesn't determine the outcome of the game.

Example

What factors determine how well you perform in class?

Context: “science”

(verb) to find out something clearly through investigation or research. Think about when scientists do experiments to learn about something in the world.

Example

The tests help determine the cause of the illness.

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The new information did not determine what caused the accident.

Example

How can we determine the best method for this experiment?

How to pronounce determines

Pronunciation: [dɪˈtɜr.mɪnz]

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