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determine the outcome

[dɪˈtɜːrmɪn ði ˈaʊtkʌm]
verb phrase
determinar o resultado
1. to establish or decide what the final result or conclusion of something will be
The final match will determine the outcome of the tournament.
A partida final determinará o resultado do torneio.
2. to be the decisive factor in producing a particular result
Your effort and dedication will determine the outcome of your career.
Seu esforço e dedicação determinarão o resultado de sua carreira.
Synonyms
decide the outcomeestablish the resultsettle the issueseal the fateclinch the result
Antonyms
leave uncertainremain undecidedleave open-ended

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
determinar o resultado
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
determinar o resultado
standard usage
São Paulo
determinar o resultado
standard usage
Portugal
determinar o desfecho
alternative phrasing with 'desfecho' commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

seal the deal
tip the scales
call the shots
hold the cards
have the final say
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