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predetermine vs determine

determine vs predetermine

predetermine and determine both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
predetermine No No Yes No
determine No No Yes No
As verbs, determine is a hypernym of predetermine; that is, determine is a word with a broader meaning than predetermine:
  • predetermine: determine beforehand
  • determine: shape or influence; give direction to
Other hypernyms of predetermine include influence, mold, mould, regulate, shape.
predetermine (verb) determine (verb)
determine beforehand reach, make, or come to a decision about something
cause to be biased fix conclusively or authoritatively
shape or influence; give direction to
fix in scope; fix the boundaries of
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
decide upon or fix definitely
settle conclusively; come to terms
Difference between predetermine and determine

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