determine

[dɪˈtɜːmɪn]

determine Definition

• 1. to officially decide something, especially because of evidence or facts
• 2. to discover the facts or truth about something

Using determine: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "determine" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The court will determine the punishment for the crime.

• Example

  The test will determine whether you are eligible for the scholarship.

• Example

  We need to determine the cause of the problem before we can fix it.

determine Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for determine

• decide
• settle
• ascertain
• establish
• conclude

Antonyms for determine

• unsettle
• confuse
• obscure

Idioms Using determine

• come hell or high water

  no matter what happens or what difficulties are faced

  Example

  I am determined to finish this project, come hell or high water.

• dead set against

  strongly opposed to something

  Example

  He is dead set against the idea of moving to a new city.

• in the driver's seat

  in control of a situation

  Example

  She took charge of the project and is now in the driver's seat.

Phrases with determine

• determined effort

  a strong and persistent effort to achieve a goal

  Example

  With determined effort, she was able to finish the marathon.

• determine someone's fate

  to decide what will happen to someone in the future

  Example

  The jury will determine the defendant's fate.

• determine the outcome

  to decide what the result of something will be

  Example

  The final game will determine the outcome of the tournament.

Origins of determine

from Latin 'determinare', meaning 'to limit, fix'

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Summary: determine in Brief

To 'determine' [dɪˈtɜːmɪn] is to make an official decision based on evidence or facts, or to discover the truth about something. It can refer to legal decisions, eligibility, or problem-solving, as in 'We need to determine the cause of the problem before we can fix it.' The phrase 'determined effort' denotes a strong and persistent effort towards a goal, while idioms like 'come hell or high water' and 'in the driver's seat' express determination and control.