Definition
to determine (what happened): to establish, to discover, to find out (what happened)
It is difficult to determine whether the plants are male or female because they both look exactly the same.
(a) determined (person): (a) persevering, persistent, resolute (person)
- "So, after three rounds of interviews, I've determined that you're one of the strongest candidates."
- "Our mission is to track a wild dolphin and determine if communication is possible outside the aquarium. Admiral Jones, take us down!"
- "Luna : Hmmm. But if you pressed me I would say, let's see, honest, determined and kind to animals."
- "Why don't I come by and do an on-site inspection of the machine to determine if it is a worthwhile expenditure?"
- "Wang Industries CEO Lee Wang, 51, is determined to put Chinese-made luxury goods on the map, and understands the importance of brand recognition."
- "I determine the quantity of perfumes produced"
- "-The way the complaint is handled will determine if the customer will return or not."
- "As secretary of the local Ladies' Knitting Collective, I am key in determining the establishments which the ladies of this city frequent."
- "Icarus : Well, that remains to be determined, Mr. Horatio."
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