Determines

10 lettersverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Causes something to occur in a particular way or to have a particular nature; decisively influences outcomes. Establishes something precisely through investigation, calculation, or analysis.

“The amount of rainfall determines crop yields in this agricultural region.”

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Synonyms

decides controls establishes influences

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Wordle

Triple-E and double-D pattern; -ES ending indicates third person singular

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Scrabble

Worth 13 points; good for using multiple common letters

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