Definition of determine

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Definition of determine

  • decide upon or fix definitely (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. define
    2. fix
    3. limit
    4. set
    5. specify
  • reach, make, or come to a decision about something (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. decide
    2. make up one's mind
  • find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. ascertain
    2. check
    3. find out
    4. learn
    5. see
    6. watch
  • establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. ascertain
    2. find
    3. find out
  • shape or influence; give direction to (verb)

    Examples

    1. experience often determines ability

    Synonyms

    1. influence
    2. mold
    3. regulate
    4. shape
  • fix conclusively or authoritatively (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. set
  • settle conclusively; come to terms (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. settle
    2. square off
    3. square up
  • fix in scope; fix the boundaries of (verb)

    Examples

    1. the tree determines the border of the property

See definition of determine in Merriam Webster