B1verb1K

UK/["/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/","/dɪˈtɜːmɪnz/","/dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/","/dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪŋ/"]/US/["/dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/","/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnz/","/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/","/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Determine

In simple words: To find out or decide something.

Determine in a sentence

  • It is essential to determine the main cause of the problem.
  • You need to determine how much time you can spend on this project.
  • We must determine the best course of action before proceeding.
  • The weather can determine whether we will go on the trip or not.
  • Scientists often determine the results through experimentation.

How to use Determine

Use 'determine' when making a decision based on information or evidence. It's appropriate in both written and spoken context but can sound formal in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

determine + object

Memory hint

Think of 'determine' as 'D-ecide T-hings E-xactly'.

Related words

Collocations with Determine

  • exactly
  • precisely
  • reliably
  • try to
  • be used to
  • help to
  • biologically
  • culturally
  • genetically

Synonyms for Determine

Opposites of Determine

Common mistakes with Determine

  • Using 'determine' in the wrong tense.
  • Confused with 'decide' or 'discover'.
  • Incorrectly using as a standalone without an object.

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Frequently asked questions about Determine

What does Determine mean?

To find out or decide something.

What is the definition of Determine?

to discover the facts about something; to calculate something exactly

How do you use Determine in a sentence?

It is essential to determine the main cause of the problem.

Can you give another example of Determine?

You need to determine how much time you can spend on this project.

What are synonyms for Determine?

Common alternatives include establish.

What is the opposite of Determine?

Opposite meanings include confuse, neglect, ignore.

What words go with Determine?

It commonly pairs with exactly, precisely, reliably, try to, be used to, help to, biologically, culturally, genetically.

What are common mistakes when using Determine?

Using 'determine' in the wrong tense. Confused with 'decide' or 'discover'. Incorrectly using as a standalone without an object.

How do you pronounce Determine?

US: /["/dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/","/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnz/","/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/","/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/","/dɪˈtɜːmɪnz/","/dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/","/dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Determine?

Use 'determine' when making a decision based on information or evidence. It's appropriate in both written and spoken context but can sound formal in casual conversation.

What CEFR level is Determine?

"Determine" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.