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Synonyms & Similar Words
deciding
settling
fixing
establishing
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identifying
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discovering
detecting
pinpointing
locating
uncovering
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judging
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assessing
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Meaning of Determining
The primary meaning of the word "Determining" is to find out or decide something, especially after examining or investigating it.
Definitions
- To find out or decide something, especially after examining or investigating it
- * To settle or decide something, especially in a formal or official way
- * To influence or affect something, especially in a significant way
Etymology of Determining
The word "Determining" comes from the verb "determine", which is derived from the Latin words "de" (meaning "from" or "away") and "terminare" (meaning "to set bounds" or "to limit")
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of setting boundaries or limits, and has evolved to include a range of meanings related to decision-making, examination, and influence
Example Uses
- The team is determining the best course of action to take in response to the crisis
- * The doctor is determining the cause of the patient's symptoms
- * The company is determining the feasibility of the new project
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
undecided
uncertain
unclear
ambiguous
vague
indecisive
hesitant
wavering
vacillating
procrastinating
delaying
postponing
neglecting
ignoring
disregarding
overlooking
bypassing
sidestepping
evading
avoiding