Definition of determine

verb (v)

• establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study (verb.communication)

  Synonym: ascertain, find, find out
  

  source: wordnet30
• shape or influence; give direction to (verb.cognition)

  Synonym: influence, mold, regulate, shape
  

  Example:
  Experience often determines ability.
  

  source: wordnet30
• fix conclusively or authoritatively (verb.cognition)

  Synonym: set
  

  source: wordnet30
• decide upon or fix definitely (verb.communication)

  Synonym: define, fix, limit, set, specify
  

  source: wordnet30
• reach, make, or come to a decision about something (verb.cognition)

  source: wordnet30
• fix in scope; fix the boundaries of (verb.cognition)

  Example:
  The tree determines the border of the property.
  

  source: wordnet30
• settle conclusively; come to terms (verb.communication)

  Synonym: settle, square off, square up
  

  source: wordnet30
• find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort (verb.communication)

  Synonym: ascertain, check, find out, learn, see, watch
  

  source: wordnet30
• To fix the boundaries of; to mark off and separate. (verb)

  source: webster1913
• To come to an end; to end; to terminate. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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