determine Flashcards
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Q
determine (v)
determination(n)
determined(adj)
determinedly(adv)
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verb 1; to control or influence something directly, or to decide what will happen
- The number of staff we can take on will be determined by how much money we’re allowed to spend
- Your health is determined in part by what you eat
- Eye colour is genetically determined
verb 2 ; to make a strong decision
- She determined that one day she would be an actor
verb 3 ; to discover the facts or truth about something
- The police never actually determined the cause of death
- It is the responsibility of the court to determine whether these man are innocent
- The jury determined that the men were guilty
noun 1; the process of controlling, influencing, or deciding something
- The determination(decision) of policy is not your business - your job is to implement it
noun2 ; the ability to ontinue trying to do something, although it is very difficult
- Her ambition and dogged determination enured that she rose to the top of her profession
- Her determination, teamwork skills and leadership capabilities convinced us that she was perfect for the job
adj ; wanting to do something very much and not allowing anyone or any difficulties to stop you
- I’m determined to get this piece of work finished today
- She’s sure to get the job she wants - she’s a very determined person
- adv ; He continued determinedly despite his injury
