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/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/
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Firmly resolved to achieve something.

Examples

  • Even after the setback, they remained determined to succeed.
  • The survey determined that most users preferred the new layout.
  • Scientists determined the cause of the anomaly.
  • The committee determined that the proposal met all criteria.
  • The auditor determined that the accounts were accurate.

Similar words

resolved
established
tenacious
established
irrevocable
settled
fixed
dogged
unwavering
decided

Meanings

Resolute

adjective
social
neutral
Showing firm purpose and unwillingness to give up.

Examples

  • She was determined to finish the marathon despite the rain.
  • His determined stance made the opposition think twice.
  • The team showed a determined effort to win the championship.
  • Even after the setback, they remained determined to succeed.
  • Her determined look told everyone she would not back down.
  • The determined soldier held his ground until help arrived.

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Decided

adjective
everyday
neutral
Having been decided or fixed; settled.

Examples

  • The date for the conference was determined by the board.
  • After the vote, the policy was determined and could not be changed.
  • His role in the project was determined early on.
  • The final score was determined after the last minute goal.
  • The budget for next year is determined now.
  • The outcome of the trial was determined by the jury.

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Decided (verb)

verb
everyday
neutral
Past tense of determine, meaning to decide or settle something.

Examples

  • The committee determined that the proposal met all criteria.
  • The judge determined the sentence after reviewing the evidence.
  • Scientists determined the cause of the anomaly.
  • The survey determined that most users preferred the new layout.
  • After testing, engineers determined the material was unsuitable.
  • The auditor determined that the accounts were accurate.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does determined mean?

It means firmly resolved to achieve something.

How is determined used as an adjective meaning resolute?

It describes someone who shows firm purpose and won’t give up, i.e., resolute.

What does determined mean when it describes something settled?

It means having been fixed or settled, i.e., decided.

How do you use determined as a verb?

It is the past tense of determine, meaning to decide or settle something.

What is the past tense form of determine?

The past tense form is determined.

What is the past participle of determine?

The past participle form is also determined.

What are synonyms for determined in the sense of being resolute?

Synonyms include steadfast, unwavering, persistent, tenacious, dogged, unyielding, and resolute.

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