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redetermine

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

KK: /rɪˈdɜːrtəˌmɪn/

verb
Definition

To decide or establish something again after it has already been determined.


Example

The committee will redetermine the budget for next year.


Tense Forms

Past: redetermined

Past Participle: redetermined


Conversation
Sloth A
I think we should redetermine our plans for the weekend.
Sloth B
That sounds reasonable. What do you have in mind?
Sloth A
Maybe we could try that new restaurant instead of the usual place.
Sloth B
Great idea! Let's redetermine our options before deciding.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reassess
recalculate
reevaluate
Antonyms
ignore
overlook
disregard
Root Explanation

Redetermine → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "determinare" (from Latin, meaning to limit or set boundaries). The word "redetermine" means to set boundaries or limits again, or to decide something anew.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') and 'to set limits' ('determinare') — this helps you remember that to redetermine means to decide or set boundaries again.

Visually Confused Words
predetermine
predeterminer
foredetermine
determine
predeterminate
determiner
determined
predeterminable
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