determine — to decide or establish exactly what something should be
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to decide or establish exactly what something should be
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/
Korean meaning: 결정하다, 정하다
Korean pronunciation: 디-터-민 (강세: 터)
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking skills determine whether I eat at home or order pizza.
- The weather will determine if our picnic becomes a 'pic-nic' or 'pic-nightmare'.
- The committee will determine the scholarship recipients based on academic performance.
determine
VERB//dɪˈtɜːrmɪn//
to decide or establish exactly what something should be
The captain determined the safest route through the storm.
Scientists determined the cause of the mysterious phenomenon. (EXAMINE + DECIDE = DETERMINE → determine means to find out, establish, or decide something)
Determine the truth, learn from it, and take your turn.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'determinare', meaning 'to set bounds to' or 'to limit', derived from the prefix 'de-' (off, down) combined with 'terminare' (to bound or limit), which comes from 'terminus' meaning 'boundary' or 'end'.
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🔗Collocations
“The final exam will determine the outcome of the semester.”
“Police are working to determine the cause of the accident.”
“Your choices today will determine your fate tomorrow.”
“We need to precisely determine the location of the problem.”
“The committee will determine whether the proposal is acceptable.”
📝Examples
“My mom's cooking skills determine whether I eat at home or order pizza.”
“The weather will determine if our picnic becomes a 'pic-nic' or 'pic-nightmare'.”
“The committee will determine the scholarship recipients based on academic performance.”
“DNA tests can determine paternity with 99.9% accuracy.”
“Market research will help determine consumer preferences for the new product.”
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