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Determine

dəˈtərmən
Extreem Veelvoorkomend
800 - 900
800 - 900
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Determine -

to ascertain or establish exactly, typically through research, investigation, or calculation

Voorbeeld: Scientists are working to determine the cause of the mysterious illness.
Gebruik: formalContext: academic or scientific discussions
Opmerking: This meaning is often used in technical or professional contexts where precision is important.

to decide or settle conclusively

Voorbeeld: The court will determine the outcome of the case.
Gebruik: formalContext: legal or official proceedings
Opmerking: Commonly used in legal contexts to indicate a final decision or judgment.

to influence or shape the outcome of something

Voorbeeld: Her positive attitude will determine her success in this endeavor.
Gebruik: formal/informalContext: personal development or goal-setting
Opmerking: This meaning emphasizes the impact of a particular factor on the result or conclusion.

to fix the position, form, or character of something

Voorbeeld: The architect will determine the layout of the new building.
Gebruik: formalContext: construction or design projects
Opmerking: Used in technical or professional contexts to indicate the establishment of specific parameters.

Synoniemen van Determine

decide

To decide means to make a choice or come to a conclusion after considering various options or factors. It is similar to determining but often involves a final choice.
Voorbeeld: I need to decide which university to attend.
Opmerking: Decide often implies making a final choice, while determine can involve reaching a conclusion or finding a solution.

establish

To establish means to set up, create, or prove something. It can involve confirming or proving a fact or relationship.
Voorbeeld: The researchers were able to establish a link between the two variables.
Opmerking: Establish focuses more on creating or confirming something, while determine can involve finding an answer or solution.

ascertain

To ascertain means to find out for certain or to make sure of something. It often involves confirming information or details.
Voorbeeld: The detective needed to ascertain the identity of the suspect.
Opmerking: Ascertain emphasizes ensuring or confirming information, while determine can involve making a decision or reaching a conclusion.

resolve

To resolve means to find a solution to a problem or dispute. It can involve addressing and settling a matter.
Voorbeeld: We must resolve the issue before moving forward.
Opmerking: Resolve focuses on finding a solution or settling a matter, while determine can involve reaching a decision or conclusion.

Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Determine

Determine the outcome

To decide or establish the result or conclusion of a particular situation or event.
Voorbeeld: The final match will determine the outcome of the tournament.
Opmerking: The focus is on reaching a final decision or result.

Determine one's fate

To have a decisive influence on what will happen to someone in the future.
Voorbeeld: His choices will determine his fate in the company.
Opmerking: Emphasizes the impact of choices on future events.

Determine the cause

To find out or establish the reason or origin of something.
Voorbeeld: The investigation aims to determine the cause of the fire.
Opmerking: Focuses on identifying the root or origin of a problem or situation.

Determined to succeed

Having a strong desire and firm intention to achieve a specific goal.
Voorbeeld: She is determined to succeed in her new business venture.
Opmerking: Reflects a strong resolve or commitment towards achieving a goal.

Determine the best course of action

To decide on the most suitable or effective plan or approach to take in a given situation.
Voorbeeld: We need to determine the best course of action for the project.
Opmerking: Involves selecting the most appropriate path forward among available options.

Determine the truth

To ascertain or establish the actual facts or reality of a matter.
Voorbeeld: The jury must determine the truth based on the evidence presented.
Opmerking: Involves discovering the objective reality or facts of a situation.

Determined by circumstances

To be influenced or decided by the specific conditions or factors present in a situation.
Voorbeeld: The outcome was determined by circumstances beyond our control.
Opmerking: Highlights the external factors that shape the outcome.

Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Determine

Call the shots

To be in control and make the important decisions.
Voorbeeld: In this project, the manager calls the shots and determines the direction the team takes.
Opmerking: This phrase emphasizes the authority and power to make decisions.

Crunch the numbers

To analyze data or perform calculations to reach a conclusion.
Voorbeeld: Let's crunch the numbers to determine if this investment is profitable.
Opmerking: This slang term specifically refers to analyzing numerical data.

Figure out

To discover or understand something, often through reasoning or investigation.
Voorbeeld: I need to figure out how to determine the solution to this math problem.
Opmerking: It implies a process of discovery or problem-solving.

Play it by ear

To decide on a course of action at the last minute based on how a situation develops.
Voorbeeld: I'm not sure what time we'll leave, so let's play it by ear and determine later.
Opmerking: This phrase suggests a flexible and spontaneous approach to decision-making.

Size up

To assess or evaluate a situation or person.
Voorbeeld: He quickly sized up the situation to determine the best way to handle it.
Opmerking: It focuses on making a judgment or assessment of something.

Determine - Voorbeelden

Determine the best course of action.
The weather will determine whether we go to the beach or not.
Your attitude will determine your success.

Grammatica van Determine

Determine - Werkwoord (Verb) / Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form)
Lemma: determine
Vervoegingen
Werkwoord, verleden tijd (Verb, past tense): determined
Werkwoord, gerundium of tegenwoordig deelwoord (Verb, gerund or present participle): determining
Werkwoord, 3e persoon enkelvoud tegenwoordige tijd (Verb, 3rd person singular present): determines
Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form): determine
Werkwoord, tegenwoordige tijd niet 3e persoon enkelvoud (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): determine
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
determine bevat 3 lettergrepen: de • ter • mine
Fonetische transcriptie: di-ˈtər-mən
de ter mine , di ˈtər mən (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)

Determine - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie

De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
determine: 800 - 900 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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