Determine

verb · Command words

Definition

Establish an answer by calculation or from evidence.

Explanation

Use the information provided to work out the answer, showing method where needed.

Example

Determine the gradient of the line.

In an exam

Command-word meanings can vary between subjects, exam boards and mark schemes, so check your own board's guidance. See Exam Command Words: What Each Instruction Asks For.

Common confusion

Often used in the same way as calculate when numbers are involved.

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