determines
Pronunciation: [dɪˈtɜr.mɪnz]
Word
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.
Example
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.
Example
The new information did not determine what caused the accident.
Example
How can we determine the best method for this experiment?
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