Meaning & use
determine
To establish something precisely by investigation, calculation, or reasoning, or to firmly decide on a course of action.
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Scientists used carbon dating to determine the age of the ancient bones.
The committee will determine the winner after reviewing all the submissions.
A note on using this word
"Determine" can mean both "to find out" and "to decide firmly," so check context to avoid ambiguity.
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