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determining

Pronunciation: [dɪˈtɜːrmɪnɪŋ]

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

Context: “decision-making”

(verb) to figure out or decide something. When you are determining something, you are trying to find the answer or make a choice. It's like trying to solve a mystery by gathering facts.

Example

She is determining the best route to take for her trip.

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He wasn’t determining what to do about the problem; he was just ignoring it.

Example

How are you determining which book to read next?

Context: “science”

(verb) to find out specific information based on tests or measurements. This is often used in science when you need to learn facts about something, like determining the temperature or weight of an object.

Example

The scientist is determining the effects of the new medicine on patients.

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They are not determining the results accurately because of their careless methods.

Example

What methods are you using to determine the height of the building?

How to pronounce determining

Pronunciation: [dɪˈtɜːrmɪnɪŋ]

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