1
as in decisions
a position arrived at after consideration
a determination by the judge regarding an appropriate sentence
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2
as in inferences
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
his determination of the truth of the matter
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Recent Examples of determinations
Administrative law judges would have 180 days after petitions are filed to make final determinations.
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Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Since 2000, Presidential determinations have ranged from a low of 27,131 – after the 9/11 attacks – to last year’s ceiling of 125,000 refugees per year.
—Tazreena Sajjad, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
However, a maximum of three artists are allowed to be selected and determinations are made by a private vote.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
The committee considers several factors including real income, payroll employment, consumer spending, industrial production, and GDP when making its determinations.
—Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Because criminal and administrative investigations into the shooting are ongoing, no final determinations have been made regarding the officers’ use of deadly force and their compliance with department policy, according to the police department.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
At this point, Athena will fly autonomously through to its landing, utilizing onboard imaging systems and sensors to analyze the terrain below and make navigational determinations.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2025
This includes longer wait times for disability benefit determinations, potentially growing from over a million people waiting to two million or more.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Underfunding agency would hurt customer service Efforts to renew federal spending will likely address the amount of funding the Social Security Administration has available to provide services including toll-free phone call center services and disability determinations.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Since 2000, Presidential determinations have ranged from a low of 27,131 – after the 9/11 attacks – to last year’s ceiling of 125,000 refugees per year.
—Tazreena Sajjad, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
However, a maximum of three artists are allowed to be selected and determinations are made by a private vote.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
The committee considers several factors including real income, payroll employment, consumer spending, industrial production, and GDP when making its determinations.
—Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Because criminal and administrative investigations into the shooting are ongoing, no final determinations have been made regarding the officers’ use of deadly force and their compliance with department policy, according to the police department.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
At this point, Athena will fly autonomously through to its landing, utilizing onboard imaging systems and sensors to analyze the terrain below and make navigational determinations.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2025
This includes longer wait times for disability benefit determinations, potentially growing from over a million people waiting to two million or more.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Underfunding agency would hurt customer service Efforts to renew federal spending will likely address the amount of funding the Social Security Administration has available to provide services including toll-free phone call center services and disability determinations.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determinations
Noun
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Or make good decisions with the puck.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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On the most recent episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, host Alex Cooper asked Pompeo to weigh in on some of Meredith Grey’s most questionable decisions on ABC’s long-running medical drama, including sleeping with friend and colleague George O’Malley (Knight).—
John Russell,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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The ability to draw statistical conclusions and use predictive analytics to reduce hazards with fewer resources is made possible by them.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Department of Justice conducted its own independent investigation and reached the same fundamental conclusions.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The Premier League has previously punished Everton and Nottingham Forest with points deductions for breaching PSR.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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One policy solution to address worsening inequality, is reducing federal tax deductions for mortgage interest and local property taxes and creating tax credits for rental payments.—
Daryl Fairweather,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Baltimore Sun reader poll is an unscientific survey in which website users volunteer their opinions on the subject of the poll.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Mar. 2025
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Two local politicians wrote to the state board voicing their opinions against the project.—
Bridget Read,
Curbed,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This divide has serious consequences for gender equality and economic opportunity.—
Joseph Cimpian,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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But their consequences will not.—
The Editors,
National Review,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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What's New The trial of eight individuals accused of assisting the Islamic extremist who murdered French history teacher Samuel Paty is nearing its conclusion, with verdicts set to be delivered on Friday, more than four years after the killing.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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What Happens Next The court will now prepare to deliver its verdicts.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Determinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determinations. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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