determine
🇺🇸
/dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/
🇬🇧
/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/
verb
B1
to find out or figure out something exactly
Scientists determine the age of fossils by testing them.
B2
to control or decide how something happens or what it is like
Your choices determine your future path in life.
R
to officially decide or set something
The committee will determine the rules for the competition.
R
to firmly decide to do something
She determined to study harder after failing the test.
translation
to find out or figure out something exactly; to control or decide how something happens or what it is like; to officially decide or set something; to firmly decide to do something
Word Forms
3rd Present
determines
Past
determined
Perfect
determined
Progressive
determining