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Grammar usage guide and real-world examples

USAGE SUMMARY

"determine of" is not a correct phrase in standard written English.
The correct phrase would be "determine the" or "determine whether/of." Possible correct sentence: "I need to determine whether the project is feasible before I can move forward with it."

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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

36 human-written examples

Its many inadequacies and its frequent failure to satisfy arise in large part from the often severe limits of knowledge, of what we can safely and responsibly determine, of what's sufficiently provable.

News & Media

The New York Times

In order to determine of PCT, the same procedures were applied as described for CAF.

Theorem A is very effective for determine of the Schur convexity of the composite functions.

DSC analysis was used to determine of the endothermic retro-DA reaction in copolymer-DA adduct.

Science

Polymer

TGA was also performed on the composite samples to determine of the actual carbon, as shown in Fig. 3b.

The modified electrode was applied to determine of IDA with square wave voltammetry (SWV) technique.

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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

24 human-written examples

And would help the determining of policy.

News & Media

The New York Times

He has made England seriously determined of purpose.

"What are they like?" "Determined, of course," says the drummer.

Salmon are among the most determined of nature's creatures.

News & Media

The New York Times

At the time of plating cells for CFU assay a proportion of the cells were used for qRT-PCR to determine% of knockdown in LSK.

Science

eLife
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Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Always use "determine the" or "determine whether" instead of "determine of" to ensure grammatical correctness in your writing.

Common error

Avoid using the preposition "of" after "determine". The correct usage involves using "the" or "whether" to maintain proper grammatical structure.

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Digital Humanist | Computational Linguist | CEO @Ludwig.guru

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Linguistic Context

The phrase "determine of" functions incorrectly as a prepositional phrase intended to connect the verb "determine" with its object. However, due to the incorrect preposition, it violates standard English grammar. Ludwig AI indicates this phrase is not grammatically correct.

Expression frequency: Missing

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "determine of" is grammatically incorrect in standard English. The correct forms are "determine the" or "determine whether". Although examples can be found, they are mostly in contexts where English may not be the primary language, or where errors have occurred. Ludwig AI confirms that "determine of" is not a valid construction. To ensure clarity and correctness, always use the grammatically sound alternatives.

FAQs

What is the correct way to use "determine" in a sentence?

The verb "determine" is typically followed by "the" (e.g., "determine the cause") or "whether" (e.g., "determine whether to proceed").

Is "determine of" grammatically correct?

No, "determine of" is grammatically incorrect. The correct forms are "determine the" or "determine whether".

What can I say instead of "determine of"?

Use alternatives like "determine the" or "determine whether" for correct grammar.

How to avoid mistakes when using the word "determine"?

Double-check the preposition that follows "determine". Using "the" or "whether" ensures grammatical accuracy.

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