Determine

Quick meaning: Determine is a verb meaning To set the boundaries or limits of.

Meaning

To set the boundaries or limits of.

More Meanings

1. To ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.
2. To fix the form or character of; to shape; to prescribe imperatively; to regulate; to settle.
3. To fix the course of; to impel and direct; with a remoter object preceded by to.
4. To bring to a conclusion, as a question or controversy; to settle authoritative or judicial sentence; to decide.
5. To resolve (to do something); to establish a fixed intention; to cause (something) to come to a conclusion or decision; to lead.
6. (logic) To define or limit by adding a differentia.
7. (transitive or intransitive, law, otherwise obsolete) To bring to an end, finish; to come to an end, stop, end.

Example Sentences

The court has determined the cause.

[God] hath determined the times before appointed.

The character of the soul is determined by the character of its God.

The news of his father's illness determined him to depart immediately.

Word Forms

• determines
• determining
• determined
• determin

Synonyms for determine

Depending on context, synonyms include judge, decide, posken, ascertain, set, influence.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include shape, specify, learn, decide, ascertain, influence.

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