Definition of "determine" in English

verb

1. To set the boundaries or limits of.

2. To ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.

3. To fix the form or character of; to shape; to prescribe imperatively; to regulate; to settle.

4. To fix the course of; to impel and direct; with a remoter object preceded by to.

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

5. To bring to a conclusion, as a question or controversy; to settle authoritative or judicial sentence; to decide.

   • The court has determined the cause.

6. To resolve (to do something); to establish a fixed intention; to cause (something) to come to a conclusion or decision; to lead.

   • I determined to go home at once.

7. (logic) To define or limit by adding a differentia.

8. (transitive or intransitive, law, otherwise obsolete) To bring to an end, finish; to come to an end, stop, end.