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
Others said Trump should be afforded a new trial due to errors in the trial judge's determinations.
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Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
In the following days, Pulte has made multiple comments on social media accusing Cook of crimes and calling for her prosecution, unusual steps during an ongoing investigation before any formal determinations of wrongdoing.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
For the century after the Scopes Monkey Trial, religious conservatives have bristled at the court's determinations surrounding public school and religion.
—Rosalind Bowling, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Sep. 2025
This is novel because typically the APA applies in a formal rule-making context, not so much in terms of the individual deficiency determinations, which are subject to their own set of procedural rules.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
How a famine is determined Formal famine determinations are rare.
—Sam Mednick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
Administrative law judges would have 180 days after petitions are filed to make final determinations.
—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
Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
In the following days, Pulte has made multiple comments on social media accusing Cook of crimes and calling for her prosecution, unusual steps during an ongoing investigation before any formal determinations of wrongdoing.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
For the century after the Scopes Monkey Trial, religious conservatives have bristled at the court's determinations surrounding public school and religion.
—Rosalind Bowling, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Sep. 2025
This is novel because typically the APA applies in a formal rule-making context, not so much in terms of the individual deficiency determinations, which are subject to their own set of procedural rules.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
How a famine is determined Formal famine determinations are rare.
—Sam Mednick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
Administrative law judges would have 180 days after petitions are filed to make final determinations.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determinations
Noun
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As part of the newsroom, all of Everett’s work and coverage decisions are overseen solely by Journal Sentinel editors.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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When inquiring about a networking organization, understanding the differences among the most prominent categories could further inform a business owner’s decisions.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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In essence, the court approved of what amounted to the INS’s reliance on racial profiling to seize entire workforces without individualized objective facts and rational inferences normally required under the Fourth Amendment for seizures of a person.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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How reliable are the insights, inferences and actions?—
Abakar Saidov,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That is not to say one approach is better or worse than another; rather, even the most scientific approach might still not provide unequivocal conclusions.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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But Berry did not draw conclusions about whose values were ultimately right.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As many tax practitioners predicted, the IRS is relying on new box codes to address new deductions, like the tip deduction.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Almost immediately, many agencies halted automatic deductions of union dues from employee paychecks, cutting off a critical source of cash flow to the unions.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Newsweek spoke to young people at Georgia Institute of Technology, The Ohio State University and Tuscaloosa and found distrust in institutions shaping Gen Z's opinions, with Republicans seizing on the moment.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The decisions ultimately have dire consequences for both the erstwhile pals and everyone else living on Inisherin.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Tools to postpone payments can be ‘critical’ Deferments and forbearances can help student loan borrowers avoid the harsh consequences of falling behind on their bills, consumer advocates said.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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Both ended in defense verdicts.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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Zach Daniels, executive director of the Louisiana District Attorneys Association, said the group, which backed Landry’s law, has attempted to reach a compromise with criminal justice reformers who want all past split-jury verdicts overturned.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Determinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determinations. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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