To determine
Example: The test determines system performance
Definition
"To determine" means to establish or conclude something firmly after consideration or investigation, often used to indicate finding out a fact or making a decision based on evidence or analysis.
Etymology
The verb "to determine" comes from the Latin word 'determinare,' which means to set bounds or limit. It entered English through Old French in the late Middle Ages. Did you know? The root 'terminare' relates to 'terminus,' meaning boundary, highlighting how 'to determine' originally implied setting definite limits.
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"To determine" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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