英語

determine

gb/dɪtˈɚmən/ us/dɪtˈɚmən/
B1 英語
~ 900
語義
0件の語義
動詞 B1 action
1

Decide after considering facts

To make a decision after thinking carefully about the facts.

用法パターン: to determine [that + clause]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'determine' with 'find out'. While similar, 'find out' is more informal and about learning information, not necessarily making a decision.
類義語
decide (More general and common in everyday speech; 'determine' often sounds more formal or official.)
対義語
hesitate (Implies delaying or being unsure, opposite of making a clear decision.)
コロケーション
determine the outcome |determine the cause |determine whether |determine the result
テーマ
decision-making |law |business |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The committee will determine the winner of the competition.
  • The court determined that the contract was invalid.
  • We need to determine whether the project is worth continuing.
学習者向け例文
  • The teacher will determine your grade.
  • They will determine if we can go on the trip.
  • We must determine who took the bag.
動詞 B1 action
2

Find out by investigation

To learn or know something by studying, checking, or calculating.

用法パターン: to determine [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse this with 'decide'. Here it means to find out information, not to choose between options.
類義語
ascertain ('Ascertain' is more formal and less common in everyday conversation.)
対義語
guess (Implies making an answer without investigation or evidence.)
コロケーション
determine the cause |determine the value |determine the location |determine the amount
テーマ
science |research |investigation |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Scientists are trying to determine the cause of the disease.
  • The police are working to determine how the accident happened.
  • We determined her age from official records.
学習者向け例文
  • The doctor will determine what is wrong.
  • I cannot determine where the sound comes from.
  • We can determine how much it will cost.
動詞 B2 action
3

Control or influence outcome

To have strong control over what will happen.

用法パターン: to determine [the outcome/result]
類義語
dictate ('Dictate' can imply forceful or complete control, while 'determine' may allow for other influences.)
対義語
ignore (Not to have any effect on the result.)
コロケーション
determine success |determine fate |determine outcome
テーマ
cause-effect |events |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Your effort will determine your success.
  • Weather conditions will determine whether we can fly.
  • The voters will determine who becomes the next mayor.
学習者向け例文
  • Your score will determine if you pass.
  • The test results will determine my job chances.
  • Money can determine where people live.
文法
辞書形
determine
IPA
GB/dɪtˈɚmən/
US/dɪtˈɚmən/
音節・強勢
de - term - ine (3音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (term)
活用形
Verb
  • Base: determine
  • 3rd Person Singular: determines
  • Present Participle: determining
  • Past: determined
関連語
Forms
determines verb determining verb determined verb
Core family
determination noun B1
Related words
determinedly adverb determiner noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
undetermined adjective
Advanced or less common
deterministic adjective C1 determinism noun C1
表現

determine the cause

1
/dɪtˈɚmən ðə kˈɔz/
fixed phrase

Find out why something happened

To learn what made something happen.

例文
  • The engineer worked hard to determine the cause of the machine failure.
  • Doctors are still trying to determine the cause of his illness.

determine whether

1
/dɪtˈɚmən wˈɛðɚ/
fixed phrase

Decide if something is true/happens

To decide if something is correct or if it will happen.

例文
  • The manager will determine whether we continue with the plan.
  • We must determine whether this information is reliable.

determine the outcome

1
/dɪtˈɚmən ðə ˈaʊtkˌʌm/
fixed phrase

Decide final result of event/process

To have a strong influence on how something ends.

例文
  • The quality of your work will determine the outcome of the project.
  • Their strategy could determine the outcome of the election.

determine the outcome

2
/dɪtˈɚmən ðə ˈaʊtkˌʌm/
fixed phrase

decide the final result

To make something end in a certain way.

例文
  • One goal could determine the outcome of the match.
  • Your actions will determine the outcome of this project.

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