1To watch until the end; to observe something through to its conclusion.
試合の流れを見極めるまで席を立たなかった。
I didn't leave my seat until I had watched the flow of the match through.
事件の真相を見極めるまで彼は黙っていた。
He stayed silent until he could see the truth of the matter.
2To ascertain or determine something accurately; to get to the bottom of a matter; to judge decisively.
値段と品質をよく見極めてから買うべきだ。
You should carefully judge price and quality before buying.
医者は患者の症状を見極めて治療法を決めた。
The doctor assessed the patient's symptoms and decided on a treatment.
投資家は市場の動向を見極めるのが難しいと話した。
The investor said it is difficult to ascertain market trends.
3To know thoroughly; to obtain a deep understanding of something; to discern the true nature.
経営者は社員の能力を見極める必要がある。
A manager needs to thoroughly assess employees' abilities.
彼女は人の本質を見極める力がある。
She has the ability to see people's true nature.