determine
To set the boundaries or limits of.
Other meanings
To ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.
To fix the form or character of; to shape; to prescribe imperatively; to regulate; to settle.
Related words
- codetermine
- determinability
- determinable
- determinably
- determinise
- determinize
- foredetermine
- misdetermine
- predetermine
- redetermine
- undeterminable
- undetermine
Word history
From Latin "determino".
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “determine” on Wiktionary, by its contributors, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.