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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’.

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   Definitions of determine. verb. find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort. synonyms: ascertain, check, find out, learn, see, watch. ascertain, assure, check, control, ensure, insure, see, see to it. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something. ascertain, find, find out.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDETERMINE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to discover the facts or truth about something: [ + question word ] The doctors are still unable to determine what is wrong. determine verb [T] (DECIDE) to decide what will happen: [ + question word ] Her exam results will determine which university she goes to.

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

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDETERMINE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryDETERMINE definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   5 days ago · determine in American English. (diˈtɜrmən ; dɪˈtɜrmən ) verb transitive Word forms: deˈtermined or deˈtermining. 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.

7. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › determinedetermine | meaning of determine in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   determine meaning, definition, what is determine: to find out the facts about something: Learn more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › determineDetermine - definition of determine by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. To establish or ascertain definitely, as after consideration, investigation, or calculation: determined the easiest way to reach the summit. See Synonyms at discover. b. To give direction to by making decisions; devise or control: The school board determines educational policy. c.