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/deteɾmiˈnaɾ/

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Translation

to determine

Word origin

From Latin determinare ('to set limits to, fix'), formed from de- ('completely') and terminare ('to limit'), from terminus ('boundary'). English 'determine' shares this root.

Origin
Latin
Root
determinare
English cognates
determine, terminal

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

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The tests are going to determine the cause of the illness.

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They have not yet set the date of the meeting.

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The judge must determine who is responsible.

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It is hard to determine the exact price without more data.

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His decision determined the future of the company.

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This word is part of lesson 62.