determining (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪŋ/
Definition
Finding out or establishing something exactly, typically to be used in further action or decision-making.
Examples
The results of the experiment were crucial in determining the effectiveness of the new drug.
She is determining the best course of action to take.
How to Use determining
- determine the cause of (collocation)
- To find out the reason why something happened. — "It took the engineers a long time determining the cause of the engine failure."
- determine the outcome of (collocation)
- To find out what will happen as a result of something. — "The final match will be determining the outcome of the championship."
- determining factor (collocation)
- The element that has the most influence on a decision or result. — "Affordability is often the determining factor for many homebuyers."
- determining whether (collocation)
- Figuring out if a particular condition or possibility is true. — "The committee is determining whether to approve the new project."
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