determine
(verb)
verb
1. establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
Similar word(s): ascertain, find
Definition categories: communication
2. shape or influence; give direction to
- experience often determines ability
Similar word(s): influence, mold, regulate, shape
Definition categories: cognition, cause, do, make
3. fix conclusively or authoritatively
Similar word(s): set
Definition categories: cognition
4. decide upon or fix definitely
Similar word(s): define, fix, limit, set, specify
Definition categories: communication, choose, select, take
5. reach, make, or come to a decision about something
Similar word(s): decide
Definition categories: cognition
6. fix in scope; fix the boundaries of
- the tree determines the border of the property
Definition categories: cognition, define, delimit, delimitate, delineate, specify
7. settle conclusively; come to terms
Similar word(s): settle
Definition categories: communication, conclude, resolve
8. find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
Similar word(s): ascertain, check, learn, see, watch
Definition categories: communication
Sentences with determine as a verb:
- Someone else's will determined me to this course.
- The court has determined the cause.
- The news of his father's illness determined him to depart immediately.