Definition of: determine

(di·tûr′min) v. ·mined, ·min·ing v.t.
1. To settle or decide, as an argument, question, or debate.
2. To ascertain or fix, as after thought or observation.
3. To cause to reach a decision.
4. To regulate; fix or decide causally: Demand determines supply.
5. To give aim, purpose, or direction to.
6. To set bounds to; limit in extent, variety, etc.
7. Logic To limit or define by adding differences.
8. To limit; terminate: usually in legal usage.
—v.i.
9. To come to a decision; resolve.
10. To come to an end: usually in legal usage. See synonyms under PURPOSE. [<OF determiner <L determinare <de- completely + terminare end <terminum a limit]