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determine

UK
/dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/
US
/dɪˈtɜr.mɪn/

Translations

determineverb
determined
Past Simple
determined
Past Participle
determining
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/
US
/dɪˈtɜr.mɪn/
The scientists worked to determine the cause of the disease outbreak.
Les scientifiques ont travaillé pour déterminer la cause de l'épidémie.
Additional translations
déciderSurtout dans un contexte formel ou juridique pour exprimer l'idée de prendre une décision.
conditionnerQuand le sens est « avoir une influence décisive sur ».
Synonyms
conclude
dictate
specify
settle
figure out
resolve
establish
decide
ascertain

Definitions

determineverb
To establish or ascertain something, typically through research or calculation.
The scientists worked to determine the cause of the disease outbreak.
To decide or conclude something after consideration.
The jury will determine the verdict after reviewing all the evidence.
To control or influence directly; to be the decisive factor in.
The weather will determine whether the event is held indoors or outdoors.
To fix or set the limits or boundaries of something.
The surveyor was hired to determine the property lines.
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