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Meaning of determining
The primary meaning of the word "determining" is to find out or decide something, especially after considering or investigating it.
Etymology of determining
The word "determining" comes from the verb "determine", which is derived from the Latin "determinare", meaning "to fix or set bounds"
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to mean "to come to an end" or "to decide something"
Over time, the meaning of the word has expanded to include the idea of finding out or deciding something, especially after considering or investigating it
Synonyms
deciding
settling
fixing
establishing
defining
identifying
ascertaining
finding
discovering
learning
knowing
judging
assessing
evaluating
measuring
weighing
considering
examining
investigating
researching
analyzing
concluding
resolving
finalizing
confirming
verifying
validating
authenticating
certifying
authorizing
approving
sanctioning
ratifying
determining
designating
allocating
assigning
appointing
nominating
selecting
choosing
picking
electing
voting
deciding
resolving
Definitions
- To find out or decide something, especially after considering or investigating it
- * To settle or decide a dispute, competition, or issue
- * To influence or affect something, especially in a significant way
Usage Examples
- The committee is determining the best course of action for the company
- * The doctor is determining the cause of the patient's symptoms
- * The judge is determining the outcome of the trial
Antonyms
avoiding
evading
ignoring
neglecting
disregarding
overlooking
omitting
postponing
delaying
deferring
hesitating
wavering
vacillating
doubting
questioning
challenging
disputing
denying
refuting
rejecting
abandoning
relinquishing
surrendering
yielding
giving up