Determine: meaning, definitions and examples
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determine
[ dɪˈtəːmɪn ]
mathematics
To ascertain or establish exactly, typically as a result of research or calculation.
Synonyms
ascertain, ascertain, establish
Examples of usage
- They were able to determine the exact value of the variable.
- The scientists determined the cause of the phenomenon through experimentation.
decide
To decide definitely and firmly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- After much deliberation, he determined to pursue a career in medicine.
- She determined that it was time to make a change in her life.
Translations
Translations of the word "determine" in other languages:
🇵🇹 determinar
🇮🇳 निर्धारित करना
🇩🇪 bestimmen
🇮🇩 menentukan
🇺🇦 визначати
🇵🇱 określić
🇯🇵 決定する (kettei suru)
🇫🇷 déterminer
🇪🇸 determinar
🇹🇷 belirlemek
🇰🇷 결정하다 (gyeoljeonghada)
🇸🇦 يحدد (yuhadid)
🇨🇿 určit
🇸🇰 určiť
🇨🇳 确定 (quèdìng)
🇸🇮 določiti
🇮🇸 ákveða
🇰🇿 анықтау
🇬🇪 განსაზღვრა (gansazghvra)
🇦🇿 müəyyənləşdirmək
🇲🇽 determinar
Word origin
The word 'determine' originated from the Latin word 'determinare', which means 'to limit' or 'to fix'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the act of deciding or establishing something. The word has been in use in the English language since the late 14th century.
See also: determinability, determinable, determination, determined, determinedly, determiner, determinist, indeterminacy, indeterminate, indeterminateness, predetermine, predetermined, undetermined.