(rare, usually used in simple past form "determined") To impel and direct towards an object or action
(a particular topic or subject) To provide insight into
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To fix or shape the form or character of
“Your willingness to work hard will determine how successful you are in life.”
To decide on
“We must now determine the best course of action moving forward.”
To come to a judgment
“The boss will determine what your pay increase will be after your performance review.”
To ascertain through analysis or investigation
“The detectives would determine that Steven was guilty after finding traces of the victim's DNA on his premises.”
To measure the quantitative amount of something
“Could you use a measuring tape to determine the length and width of this cabinet?”
To find out through making an inquiry
“Please determine if your brother will be coming home for dinner this evening.”
To fix the scope or boundaries of
“The fence will determine the boundary of the property.”
To forecast the future or the fate of something in advance
“He lived, as it were, under the shadow of some fatal curse which seemed to determine all his actions to failure.”
(rare, usually used in simple past form "determined") To impel and direct towards an object or action
“His obvious weight gain would determine him to go on a diet.”
(archaic, obsolete) To bring or come to an end
“Due to your heresy, your service to His Majesty will determine immediately.”
To form an understanding or conclusion from something
To hope for, or aspire to, a goal or dream
To declare, determine or deem to be (a certain way)
To demonstrate to be true based on facts
To expect or foresee the future occurrence of something
To make arrangements or preparations for
To acquire new information or skill
(a particular topic or subject) To provide insight into
To settle or come to terms on a particular arrangement
To restrain or have control over
To get to the bottom of a situation or problem
To break down into basic elements (for analysis)
To wish or desire for as a choice or preference
To state a price for goods or a job of work
To control by means of rules and regulations
To perform or execute an action or task
To put the final touches to
To install someone (ceremoniously) in a given position, especially as a monarch
To enact or establish legally or legislatively
To design or plan an approach for a given task or project
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