Ingles

determine

gb/dɪtˈɚmən/ us/dɪtˈɚmən/
B1 Ingles
~ 900
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa B1 action
1

Decide after considering facts

To make a decision after thinking carefully about the facts.

Padron ng paggamit: to determine [that + clause]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'determine' with 'find out'. While similar, 'find out' is more informal and about learning information, not necessarily making a decision.
Mga kasingkahulugan
decide (More general and common in everyday speech; 'determine' often sounds more formal or official.)
Mga kasalungat
hesitate (Implies delaying or being unsure, opposite of making a clear decision.)
Mga kolokasyon
determine the outcome |determine the cause |determine whether |determine the result
Mga tema
decision-making |law |business |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The teacher will determine your grade.
  • They will determine if we can go on the trip.
  • We must determine who took the bag.
Pandiwa B1 action
2

Find out by investigation

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

Padron ng paggamit: to determine [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this with 'decide'. Here it means to find out information, not to choose between options.
Mga kasingkahulugan
ascertain ('Ascertain' is more formal and less common in everyday conversation.)
Mga kasalungat
guess (Implies making an answer without investigation or evidence.)
Mga kolokasyon
determine the cause |determine the value |determine the location |determine the amount
Mga tema
science |research |investigation |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The doctor will determine what is wrong.
  • I cannot determine where the sound comes from.
  • We can determine how much it will cost.
Pandiwa B2 action
3

Control or influence outcome

To have strong control over what will happen.

Padron ng paggamit: to determine [the outcome/result]
Mga kasingkahulugan
dictate ('Dictate' can imply forceful or complete control, while 'determine' may allow for other influences.)
Mga kasalungat
ignore (Not to have any effect on the result.)
Mga kolokasyon
determine success |determine fate |determine outcome
Mga tema
cause-effect |events |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • Your effort will determine your success.
  • Weather conditions will determine whether we can fly.
  • The voters will determine who becomes the next mayor.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • Your score will determine if you pass.
  • The test results will determine my job chances.
  • Money can determine where people live.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
determine
IPA
GB/dɪtˈɚmən/
US/dɪtˈɚmən/
Mga pantig at diin
de - term - ine (3 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (term)
Mga anyo ng salita
Verb
  • Base: determine
  • 3rd Person Singular: determines
  • Present Participle: determining
  • Past: determined
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
Mga ekspresyon

determine the cause

1
/dɪtˈɚmən ðə kˈɔz/
fixed phrase

Find out why something happened

To learn what made something happen.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

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

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