Determining: meaning, definitions and examples

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determining

 

[ dɪˈtɜːrmɪnɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

decision-making

Determining refers to the process of coming to a conclusion, making a choice, or reaching a decision after consideration of various factors. It involves evaluating different pieces of information to arrive at a judgment or consensus.

Synonyms

concluding, deciding, establishing, resolving.

Examples of usage

  • The committee is responsible for determining the best candidate for the position.
  • We need to determine the cause of the problem before we can fix it.
  • She spent hours determining which option was most beneficial.
  • Determining the right solution requires understanding all the variables involved.

Translations

Translations of the word "determining" in other languages:

🇵🇹 determinação

🇮🇳 निर्धारण

🇩🇪 Bestimmung

🇮🇩 penentuan

🇺🇦 визначення

🇵🇱 określenie

🇯🇵 決定

🇫🇷 détermination

🇪🇸 determinación

🇹🇷 belirleme

🇰🇷 결정

🇸🇦 تحديد

🇨🇿 určení

🇸🇰 určenie

🇨🇳 确定

🇸🇮 določitev

🇮🇸 ákvörðun

🇰🇿 анықтау

🇬🇪 გადაწყვეტილება

🇦🇿 müəyyənləşdirmə

🇲🇽 determinación

Etymology

The word 'determine' comes from the Latin word 'determinare', which means 'to bound, limit, fix, or set'. The root 'terminus' means 'boundary or limit'. The word evolved in Middle English as 'determinen' and took on the sense of making a decision or conclusion. This evolution reflects the cognitive process of reaching a verdict based on available data. The suffix '-ing' turns it into a gerund form, indicating ongoing action. Over time, 'determining' has been commonly used in contexts such as science, law, and everyday decision-making, illustrating its versatility in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,765, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.