Definition of Determine

Verb: determine di'tur-min

Establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
"determine the product of two numbers";
- find, find out, ascertain
Give direction to; be an influence on
"experience often determines ability";
- shape, mold [N. Amer], influence, regulate, mould [Brit, Cdn]
Fix conclusively or authoritatively
"determine the rules";
- set
Decide upon definitely; give a value
"determine the parameters";
- specify, set, define, fix, limit
Reach, make, or come to a decision about something
"We finally determined after lengthy deliberations";
- decide, make up one's mind
Fix in scope; fix the boundaries of
"the tree determines the border of the property"
Settle conclusively; come to terms
"We finally determined the argument";
- settle, square off, square up
Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
"determine whether the train leaves on time";
- check, find out, see, ascertain, watch, learn