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Definition determine in British English

determine verb

verb
/dɪˈtɜː(r)mɪn/
1

to control what something will be

Example

Our prices are determined by the market.

Example

She claims that most human behaviour is socially determined.

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2

to officially decide something

Example

It is for the court to determine whether she is guilty.

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3

to calculate something, or to discover it by examining evidence

Example

I am interested in determining the cost.

Example

Technicians were examining the missile to determine why it didn't fire.

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4

to decide that you really want to do something

Example

She determined to ignore his faults.

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Definition determine in British English