determine directly
[/dɪˈtɜːrmɪn dəˈrɛktli/]
verb phrase
determinar diretamente
1. to establish or decide something with certainty by direct observation, measurement, or investigation without intermediaries or indirect methods
The scientists were able to determine directly the cause of the disease through careful examination.
Os cientistas conseguiram determinar diretamente a causa da doença através de um exame cuidadoso.
2. to ascertain a fact or value immediately and conclusively
We can determine directly the quality of the product by testing it ourselves.
Podemos determinar diretamente a qualidade do produto testando-o nós mesmos.
This phrase is frequently used in scientific, academic, and professional contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It emphasizes precision, objectivity, and the elimination of intermediaries in decision-making or fact-finding processes.
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