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определять — meaning in English

opredelyat

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English meaning

  • assay noun A test that determines the composition or purity of a substance, or the potency of a drug or biological sample.
  • assess verb To judge or estimate the value, quality, or extent of something.
  • assign verb To give a specific task, role, or place to someone.
  • define verb To state clearly what a word, phrase, or symbol means.
  • determine verb To find out or establish something for certain, usually by investigation.
  • name noun A word or phrase used to identify a specific person, place, or thing.

Senses

определять is used for these senses in English:

  • assay (transitive) To analyze or estimate the composition or value of (a metal, ore etc.). [from 15th c.]
  • assess (transitive) To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate; to estimate.
  • assign (transitive) To designate or set apart (something) for some purpose.
  • define To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
  • define To state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol.
  • determine To fix the form or character of; to shape; to prescribe imperatively; to regulate; to settle.
  • determine To resolve (to do something); to establish a fixed intention; to cause (something) to come to a conclusion or decision; to lead.
  • name (transitive) To mention, specify.

assay — full definition

  1. noun A test that determines the composition or purity of a substance, or the potency of a drug or biological sample.
  2. verb To carry out such a test on a substance, especially an ore or metal.

assess — full definition

  1. verb To judge or estimate the value, quality, or extent of something.
  2. verb To calculate and officially charge an amount, such as a tax or fine.

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