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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
establish directlyascertain directlyfind out firsthandverify directlyassess directly
Antonyms / Antônimos
determine indirectlyinferassumeguess

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
determinar diretamente
standard usage in formal and technical contexts
Portugal
determinar diretamente
identical usage in European Portuguese
São Paulo
determinar diretamente
commonly used in business and academic settings

Related Words

determinedirectlyassessmentverificationmeasurementinvestigation

Related Idioms & Phrases

get to the bottom of something
cut to the chase
straight from the source
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