determining
dɪˈtɜːrmɪnɪŋ
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Definition of determining - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

decisive factordeciding or controlling something's nature or outcome
  • The determining factor in the election was voter turnout..
  • The determining element was the quality of the materials used.
  • His determining role in the project was acknowledged by everyone.
conclusive decisive determinative
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Expressions with determining

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element that decisively influences an outcome
The weather was the determining factor in canceling the event.
able to make own choices without help
She is a self-determining person who makes her own decisions.

Origin of determining

Latin, determinare (to limit)

Terms with determining included in their meaning

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biology
pigmentation of the iris determining eye color
value
act of determining worth or value
act of assessing
act of determining the size, amount, or degree of something
video games
setting in a video game determining challenge
employment
system determining employee pay based on factors
decision
decisive in determining success or failure
income goals
process of determining retirement income goals
wayfinding
technology for determining position and course

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  1. French:déterminant, ...
  2. German:entscheidend, ...
  3. Italian:determinante, ...
  4. Spanish:determinante, ...
  5. Portuguese:determinante, ...
  6. Chinese:关键的, ...
  7. Japanese:決定的な, ...
  8. Arabic:حاسِم, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַכְרִיעַ, ...
  10. Russian:определяющий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:визначальний, ...
  12. Hindi:निर्णायक, ...
determine
dɪˈtɜːrmɪn

Definition of determine - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
investigationascertain facts through investigation or calculation
  • The detective determined the cause of the fire.
ascertain establish
2.
influenceshape or influence the outcome of something
  • The weather will determine the success of the event.
decide resolve
3.
choicesmake a firm decision or resolve to do something
  • She determined to finish her homework before dinner.
decide resolve settle
4.
decisionsettle or decide a dispute or question conclusively
  • The judge determined the outcome of the trial.
conclude decide resolve
5.
boundariesset the boundaries or limits of something
  • The surveyor determined the property lines.
define delimit demarcate
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Origin of determine

Latin, determinare (to limit)

Examples of determine in a sentence

  • The jury determined the verdict after hours of deliberation.
  • Her decision will determine the future of the project.
  • The results will determine the next steps in the process.
  • After weeks of hesitation, he determined to apply.
  • We determined that we would leave at dawn.
  • The committee will determine the winner of the contest.

View all translations of determine

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  1. French:déterminer, influencer, ...
  2. German:ermitteln, beeinflussen, ...
  3. Italian:determinare, influenzare, ...
  4. Spanish:determinar, influir, ...
  5. Portuguese:determinar, influenciar, ...
  6. Chinese:确定, 决定, ...
  7. Japanese:特定する, 左右する, ...
  8. Arabic:حَدَّدَ, عَزَمَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִקְבֹּעַ, לְהַשְׁפִּיעַ עַל הַתּוֹצָאָה, ...
  10. Russian:устанавливать, определять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:визначати, впливати, ...
  12. Hindi:पता लगाना, निर्धारित करना, ...
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