Scientists use radiocarbon dating to determine the age of organic materials found at archaeological sites.
科学家使用放射性碳测年来确定考古遗址中有机材料的年代。
The philosopher's argument unfolds through a series of thought experiments, each one slightly modifying the conditions of the previous scenario in order to isolate exactly which variable determines whether an action counts as morally responsible.
From a Text Structure and Purpose question · Craft and Structure
Dolphins use a form of biological sonar called echolocation, emitting clicks that bounce off nearby objects and return as echoes; by analyzing the timing and pattern of these echoes, dolphins can determine an object's size, shape, and even its internal density.
From a Central Ideas and Details question · Information and Ideas
- This differs from dendrochronology, which counts annual growth rings in wood to determine a precise calendar year.
From a Rhetorical Synthesis question · Expression of Ideas
Which choice best defines “determine”?
A — To decide or conclude. “determine” means to decide or conclude.
Which word means “to decide or conclude”?
D — determine. “determine” means to decide or conclude.
determine — to decide or conclude. In Chinese: 决定，确定.
determine is pronounced /dɪˈtɜːmɪn/.
Scientists use radiocarbon dating to determine the age of organic materials found at archaeological sites. (科学家使用放射性碳测年来确定考古遗址中有机材料的年代。)
decide, establish, ascertain — all close in meaning to determine (to decide or conclude).
hesitate, waver — each the opposite of determine (to decide or conclude).
Yes. determine is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.