determine
to conclude or ascertain, as after reasoning, observation, etc.
to settle or decide (a dispute, question, etc.) by an authoritative or conclusive decision.
to cause, affect, or control; fix or decide causally: Demand for a product usually determines supply.
to give direction or tendency to; impel.
Geometry. to fix the position of.
Logic. to limit (a notion) by adding differentiating characteristics.
Chiefly Law. to put an end to; terminate.
to lead or bring (a person) to a decision.
to decide upon.
to come to a decision or resolution; decide.
Chiefly Law. to come to an end.
Origin of determine
1Other words for determine
Other words from determine
- in·ter·de·ter·mine, verb (used with object), in·ter·de·ter·mined, in·ter·de·ter·min·ing.
- qua·si-de·ter·mine, verb, qua·si-de·ter·mined, qua·si-de·ter·min·ing.
- re·de·ter·mine, verb, re·de·ter·mined, re·de·ter·min·ing.
- un·de·ter·min·ing, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for determine
/ (dɪˈtɜːmɪn) /
to settle or decide (an argument, question, etc) conclusively, as by referring to an authority
(tr) to ascertain or conclude, esp after observation or consideration
(tr) to shape or influence; give direction to: experience often determines ability
(tr) to fix in scope, extent, variety, etc: the river determined the edge of the property
to make or cause to make a decision: he determined never to marry
(tr) logic to define or limit (a notion) by adding or requiring certain features or characteristics
(tr) geometry to fix or specify the position, form, or configuration of: two points determine a line
mainly law to come or bring to an end, as an estate or interest in land
(tr) to decide (a legal action or dispute)
Origin of determine
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Other Idioms and Phrases with determine
see bound and determined.
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