Determine
Verb
UK
/dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/
US
/dɪˈtɝː.mɪn/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
To discover or find out, or to make a firm decision.
Example
"The test will determine results."
"The scientist determined the cause of the strange sound after several careful experiments."
"She determined to practice every day until she became confident in speaking English."
Explanation
To determine means to find out or decide something after thinking carefully, checking facts, or studying evidence. For example, a doctor can determine what illness a person has after tests. A teacher may determine the grades of students by checking their exam papers. It can also mean making a firm decision, like “She determined to study harder”. So, the word can be about discovering the truth or about making a strong decision.