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Meaning of determine
The primary meaning of the word "determine" is to find out or decide something, or to cause something to happen or be done.
Etymology of determine
The word "determine" comes from the Latin words "de" (meaning "from" or "out of") and "terminare" (meaning "to set bounds" or "to limit"), which is derived from "terminus" (meaning "end" or "boundary")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially meaning "to set bounds" or "to limit", and later developing its modern meanings
Synonyms
decide
settle
resolve
ascertain
find out
discover
figure out
learn
establish
fix
set
define
specify
designate
appoint
assign
choose
select
pick
elect
nominate
conclude
deduce
infer
judge
assess
evaluate
appraise
weigh
consider
examine
investigate
analyze
scrutinize
study
research
detect
unearth
uncover
disclose
reveal
expose
ascertain
confirm
verify
validate
substantiate
prove
demonstrate
show
evidence
testify
attest
certify
authenticate
Definitions
- To find out or decide something, especially after considering the facts or circumstances
- To cause something to happen or be done, or to influence the way something happens or is done
- To decide or settle something, especially officially or authoritatively
- To establish or fix something, such as a limit, boundary, or rule
Usage Examples
- The company will determine the best course of action after reviewing the financial reports
- The judge will determine the sentence after considering the evidence
- The researchers will determine the cause of the disease after conducting further studies
- The government will determine the new policy after consulting with experts