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   determine

   /dɪˈtəːmɪn/

   verb

   • 1. cause (something) to occur in a particular way or to have a particular nature: "it will be her mental attitude that determines her future" Similar controldecideregulatedirectruledictategovernconditionformshapeaffecthave an effect oninfluenceexert influence onswayact onwork onmouldmodifyaltertouchhave an impact onimpact on
   • 2. ascertain or establish exactly by research or calculation: "the inquest is entrusted with the task of determining the cause of death" 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 geometrical 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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   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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   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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   to settle or decide (a dispute, question, etc.) by an authoritative or conclusive decision. Synonyms: adjust, resolve. to cause, affect, or control; fix or decide causally: Demand for a product usually determines supply. Synonyms: influence. to give direction or tendency to; impel. Synonyms: incline, lead, induce. Geometry. to fix the position of.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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   9 meanings: 1. to settle or decide (an argument, question, etc) conclusively, as by referring to an authority 2. to ascertain.... Click for more definitions.