English

determine

dɪˈtɜrmɪn, dɪˈtɝː.mɪn, dɪˈtɜːmɪn, dɪˈtɝmɪn
Meaning: to officially decide or discover something
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: dɪˈtɝː.mɪn, dɪˈtɜːmɪn, dɪˈtɝmɪn

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base determine
3rd person singular present determines
Present participle determining
Past determined
Will future will determine
Going-to future going to determine
Imperative negative don't determine / do not determine

Example sentences

The board will determine the winner next week.
The board will determine the winner next week.
Eye color is determined by the genes you inherit from your parents.
Eye color is determined by the genes you inherit from your parents.
The researchers are still trying to determine the exact origin of the mysterious signal.
The researchers are still trying to determine the exact origin of the mysterious signal.
The police are still trying to determine the motive behind the sudden attack.
The police are still trying to determine the motive behind the sudden attack.
The police are still trying to determine the suspect's whereabouts.
The police are still trying to determine the suspect's whereabouts.

Usage Notes

Used when a decision is made based on facts or rules. It can also mean to influence or control the outcome of something.

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