Question 1 · Quick check
determine
CEFRB1
/dɪˈtɜː(ɹ).mɪn/
verb
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To decide something or discover its exact nature.
- 02
verb
Extra detailTo ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.
Examples
An inquiry was set up to determine the cause of the accident.
No one can determine the amount of money we waste in a year.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 5
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningsTo fix the form or character of; to shape; to prescribe imperatively; to regulate; to settle.
To set the boundaries or limits of.
To fix the course of; to impel and direct; with a remoter object preceded by to.
More examples
In contextWe should determine what is to be done first.
I determined to go home at once.
The news of his father's illness determined him to depart immediately.
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Origin
verb
From Middle English determinen, from Old French determiner, French déterminer, from Latin determināre (“to bound, limit, prescribe, fix, determine”), from de + termināre (“to limit”), from terminus (“bound, limit, end”).