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   De·ter·mine

   /dəˈtərmən/

   

   verb

   • 1. cause (something) to occur in a particular way; be the decisive factor in: "it will be her mental attitude that determines her future" Similar controldecideregulatedirectruledictategovernconditionformshapeaffecthave an effect oninfluenceexert influence onswayact onwork onmoldmodifyaltertouchhave an impact onimpact on
   • 2. ascertain or establish exactly, typically as a result of research or calculation: "the point of our study was to determine what is true, not what is practicable" Similar find outdiscoverascertainlearnestablishfixsettledecidecalculatework outmake outfathom (out)get/come to knowferret outdeducedivineintuitdiagnosediscerncheckverifyconfirmmake certain ofcertifyinformal:figure outget a fix on
   • ▪ specify the value, position, or form of (a mathematical or geometric object) uniquely.
   • 3. firmly decide: "he determined on a withdrawal of his forces" Similar resolvedecidecome to a decisionmake a decisionreach a decisionmake up one's mindchooseelectoptformal:purpose
   • 4. bring or come to an end. archaic

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French determiner, from Latin determinare ‘limit, fix’, from de- ‘completely’ + terminare ‘terminate’.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   The meaning of DETERMINE is to fix conclusively or authoritatively. How to use determine in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Determine.

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   Determine definition: to conclude or ascertain, as after reasoning, observation, etc.. See examples of DETERMINE used in a sentence.

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   DETERMINE definition: 1. to control or influence something directly, or to decide what will happen: 2. to make a strong…. Learn more.

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   If you determine something, you figure it out or settle a question, like when, after checking paws and hands, you determine that it's not the dog that ate your candy stash, but your kid sister.

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   Definition of determine verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com · dictionary · englishDETERMINE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. to set limits to; bound; define. 2. to settle (a dispute, question, etc.) conclusively; decide. 3. to reach a decision about after thought and investigation; decide upon. 4. to establish or affect the nature, kind, or quality of; fix. genes determine heredity.

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   Determine definition: To cause (someone) to come to a decision or resolution.

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   Definitions of 'determine'. 1. If a particular factor determines the nature of a thing or event, it causes it to be of a particular kind. [formal] [...] 2. To determine a fact means to discover it as a result of investigation. [formal] [...] 3. If you determine something, you decide about it or settle it.

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    DETERMINE meaning: 1. to discover the facts or truth about something: 2. to decide what will happen: . Learn more.

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    Synonyms for DETERMINE: decide, settle, judge, adjudicate, consider, arbitrate, resolve, adjudge; Antonyms of DETERMINE: hedge, equivocate, skirt, pussyfoot, refuse, reject, decline, abstain.