Determining
11 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The process of establishing, ascertaining, or deciding something through investigation, calculation, or analysis. It involves making firm decisions or causing something to occur in a particular way.
“Scientists are determining the exact cause of the unusual phenomenon.”
Related Words
Word Game Tips
🟩
Wordle
Contains three E's and two I's. The pattern DETER starts the word with -MINING ending.
🔤
Scrabble
Worth 13 points base value. The M (3 points) and D (2 points) provide moderate scoring opportunities.
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up determining in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Ready to test your word skills?
Download Word Challenge and challenge yourself with our daily word puzzles. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!