Determine Determined Set Extra Examples Difficult Verb Dɪˈtɜːmɪn

• an inquiry was set up to determine the cause of the accident.
• try to determine the extent of the problem.
• we set out to determine exactly what happened that night.
• it is difficult to determine when drama first appeared in india.

determine

Verb Forms

1. to discover the facts about something; to calculate something exactly
• SYNONYM establish
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• An inquiry was set up to determine the cause of the accident.
• Try to determine the extent of the problem.
• We set out to determine exactly what happened that night.
• It is difficult to determine when drama first appeared in India.
• It was determined that she had died of natural causes.

Extra Examples

• Computer models help to determine whether a particular area is likely to flood.
• It is difficult to determine the exact cause of the illness.
• It should be possible to determine the level of interest.
• We need a detailed investigation to determine exactly why these cancers are occurring.
2. to make something happen in a particular way or be of a particular type
• Rural voters in key states will determine the outcome of the election.
• Upbringing plays an important part in determining a person's character.
• Age and experience will be determining factors in our choice of candidate.
• The physical capabilities of a plant determine where it can and cannot live.

Extra Examples

• Reproductive success is directly determined by attractiveness to the female.
• He suggested that alcoholism may be genetically determined.
• Female employment was determined by economic and social factors.
• the debate about whether such attitudes are biologically or culturally determined
• Their responses to these questions could determine the level, quality and variety of care they received.
• The success of these plans will be determined largely by the number of members who take part.
3. to officially decide and/or arrange something
• A date for the meeting has yet to be determined.
• The court determined (that) the defendant should pay the legal costs.

Extra Examples

• It is not for the police to determine what information should be disclosed.
• a decision which would ultimately determine the fate of the project
4. to decide definitely to do something
• They determined to start early.
• The government determined on a change of policy.
• From that moment, I determined that it should not happen again.

Extra Examples

• As she walked home, she determined to speak to her boss the next day.
• At seven years old I determined to be a great footballer.

Word Origin

• late Middle English: from Old French determiner, from Latin determinare ‘limit, fix’, from de- ‘completely’ + terminare ‘terminate’.