Definition of Determined

Adjective: determined di'tur-mind

Characterized by great determination
"a struggle against a determined enemy";
- intent
Having been learned, found or determined especially by investigation
Devoting full strength and concentrated attention to
"made continued and determined efforts to find and destroy enemy headquarters"
Determined or decided upon as by an authority
"date and place are already determined";
- dictated, set
Strongly motivated to succeed
- compulsive, driven

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