Sample sentences for DETERMINE

4 meanings

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1 —as in:
this game determines the champion

Definition

to control (how something will turn out)

The research paper determines 50% of the class grade.

determines = controls

Other Uses (with this meaning)

The number of days of vacation is determined by years at the company.

determined = controlled

A coin flip determines the outcome.

determines = controls

This game will determine who wins the national championship.

determine = control

We want the power to determine the destiny of our black and oppressed communities.
Angie Thomas -- The Hate U Give

determine = control (how something will turn out)

It is a civil war, Hazel Grace, with a predetermined winner.
John Green -- The Fault in Our Stars

predetermined = controlled in advance

(editor's note: The prefix "pre-" means in advance or before as seen in prepay and preschool.)

Ultimately the determining factor is the mental attitude of the ruling class itself.
George Orwell -- 1984

determining = controlling (how something will turn out)

If he be slain, say I; or if not, no.
Brief sounds determine of my weal or woe.
William Shakespeare -- Romeo and Juliet

determine = control (how something will turn out)

I cringed a little at the position of power I'd been granted, and all because I had won at the genetic lottery that had determined my sex.
Khaled Hosseini -- The Kite Runner

determined = controlled

But today we honor your differences. They have determined your futures. She began to describe this year's group and its variety of personalities,
Lois Lowry -- The Giver

determined = controlled

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2 —as in:
determine the truth

Definition

to learn, discover, or officially decide

They are working to determine the cause of the accident.

determine = learn or discover

Other Uses (with this meaning)

The court determined that she violated the terms of the contract.

determined = officially decided

She is awaiting determination of her status as a political refugee.

determination = an official finding or decision

She determined that there was an error in the calculation.

determined = discovered

The board determined that she is not eligible for parole.

determined = officially decided

She uses TurboTax to determine her tax liability.

determine = figure out (learn or calculate)

The issue needs to be determined politically rather than judiciously.

determined = officially decided

Fortunately, the coroner determined that Mr. McSouthers died of a heart attack, as did Samuel W Westing.
Ellen Raskin -- The Westing Game

determined = figured out

Is there any way to determine how long the fibers had been on the jacket?
Delia Owens -- Where the Crawdads Sing

determine = figure out

The coroner determined that the fatal wound was self-inflicted.
Jon Krakauer -- Into the Wild

determined = officially decided after investigation

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3 —as in:
is determined to succeed

Definition

firm in purpose

I'm determined to become a lawyer.

determined = firmly planning

Other Uses (with this meaning)

She started the job with enthusiasm and determination.

determination = firmness of purpose

She thinks the product represents the future of the company and is determined to dominate the market.

determined = firm in purpose

She is determined to find a cure for the disease.

determined = firmly planning

By Sunday, he was still determined not to go back to school.
R.J. Palacio -- Wonder

determined = firm in purpose

I was determined to prove her wrong.
Angie Thomas -- The Hate U Give

determined = firm in purpose

She was amazed at the determination and single-mindedness with which they pursued their goals.
Mina Baites -- The Silver Music Box

determination = firmness of purpose

Lale is determined to find out who these men are.
Heather Morris -- The Tattooist of Auschwitz

determined = firm in purpose

I could see that he was determined that they should not pass.
Bram Stoker -- Dracula

determined = firm in purpose

Head low, determined to leave before anyone else approached, he stepped onto the aft deck of his cabin cruiser.
Delia Owens -- Where the Crawdads Sing

determined = firm in purpose

4 —as in:
I determined what to do

Definition

decide

I determined to prolong my holiday.

determined = decided