B1verbscienceeducation
US/dɪˈtɜːr.mɪn/
UK/dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/
to find out the facts about something, or to be the thing that decides what happens
In context
Police are trying to determine the cause of the fire.
Your final exam results will determine which university you can attend.
Doctors use blood tests to determine whether a patient has diabetes.
Words that go with determine
verb + noun
- determine the causeExperts are still working to determine the cause of the crash.
- determine the outcomeOne small mistake can determine the outcome of a match.
- determine the extentFurther tests will determine the extent of the damage.
verb + preposition
- determined byThe price is determined by supply and demand.
adverb + verb
- largely determinedHouse prices are largely determined by location.
- accurately determineIt is hard to accurately determine someone's age from a photo.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I determine to study abroad next year.Correct: I am determined to study abroad next year.