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The definition of determine
9 Definitions of: determine
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- verb, to settle or decide (an argument, question, etc) conclusively, as by referring to an authority
- verb, to ascertain or conclude, esp after observation or consideration
- verb, to shape or influence; give direction to
- verb, to fix in scope, extent, variety, etc
- verb, to make or cause to make a decision
- verb, logic to define or limit (a notion) by adding or requiring certain features or characteristics
- verb, geometry to fix or specify the position, form, or configuration of
- verb, chiefly law to come or bring to an end, as an estate or interest in land
- verb, to decide (a legal action or dispute)
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of determine