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Determine (Verb)

Meaning 1

Reach, make, or come to a decision about something; "We finally decided after lengthy deliberations".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Synonyms

  • Decide
  • Make Up One's Mind

Hyponyms

  • Decree
  • Choose
  • Measure
  • Orientate
  • Adjudicate
  • Govern
  • Order
  • Will
  • Orient
  • Regularize
  • Regulate
  • Rule
  • Judge
  • Mensurate
  • Seal
  • Purpose
  • Pick Out
  • Take
  • Resolve

Related Words

  • Determination (noun)
  • Determinant (adjective)

Meaning 2

Settle conclusively; come to terms; "We finally settled the argument".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Square Off
  • Settle
  • Square Up

Hypernyms

  • Conclude
  • Resolve

Hyponyms

  • Solve
  • Clinch
  • Concert
  • Clear
  • Compromise

Related Words

  • Determination (noun)
  • Determiner (noun)

Meaning 3

Decide upon or fix definitely; "fix the variables"; "specify the parameters".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Set
  • Define
  • Limit
  • Specify
  • Fix

Hypernyms

  • Choose
  • Pick Out
  • Take

Hyponyms

  • Reset
  • Name
  • Define
  • Quantify

Related Words

  • Determinant (adjective)
  • Determiner (noun)

Meaning 4

Fix conclusively or authoritatively; "set the rules".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

  • The referee will determine the winner of the contest based on the judges' scores.
  • In order to remain objective, the committee will determine the criteria for evaluating the proposals before reviewing them.
  • A board of directors will determine the key performance indicators for the company's new business strategy.
  • The International Olympic Committee will determine the events and sports to be included in the next games.
  • The Constitution determines the roles and responsibilities of each branch of government.

Synonyms

  • Set

Hyponyms

  • Initialise
  • Place
  • Assess

Related Words

  • Determination (noun)

Meaning 5

Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort; "I want to see whether she speaks French"; "See whether it works"; "find out if he speaks Russian"; "Check whether the train leaves on time".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Ascertain
  • Watch
  • Find Out
  • See
  • Learn
  • Check

Related Words

  • Determination (noun)

Meaning 6

Fix in scope; fix the boundaries of; "the tree determines the border of the property".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Hypernyms

  • Delimit
  • Delimitate
  • Delineate
  • Define

Hyponyms

  • Nail Down
  • Narrow Down
  • Peg Down
  • Narrow
  • Specify

Related Words

  • Determination (noun)

Meaning 7

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".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Ascertain
  • Find Out
  • Find

Hyponyms

  • Number
  • Enumerate
  • Numerate
  • Locate

Related Words

  • Determination (noun)

Meaning 8

Shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Synonyms

  • Regulate
  • Shape
  • Influence
  • Mold

Hypernyms

  • Do
  • Make

Hyponyms

  • Disincline
  • Incline

Related Words

  • Determinant (noun)
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