definition of
determine

[1] #1 determine v. [find, find out, ascertain] establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study; "find the product of two numbers"; "The physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel Prize". wn

[2] #2 determine v. [shape, mold, influence, regulate] shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion". wn

[3] #3 determine v. [set] fix conclusively or authoritatively; "set the rules". wn

[4] #4 determine v. [specify, set, define, fix, limit] decide upon or fix definitely; "fix the variables"; "specify the parameters". wn

[5] #5 determine v. [decide, make up one's mind] reach, make, or come to a decision about something; "We finally decided after lengthy deliberations". wn