determine

verb

1. establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

   verb.communication

   Synonyms ascertain find find out

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. shape or influence; give direction to

   verb.cognition

   Examples

   Experience often determines ability.

   Synonyms influence mold regulate shape

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. fix conclusively or authoritatively

   verb.cognition

   Synonyms set

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. decide upon or fix definitely

   verb.communication

   Synonyms define fix limit set specify

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. reach, make, or come to a decision about something

   verb.cognition

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. fix in scope; fix the boundaries of

   verb.cognition

   Examples

   The tree determines the border of the property.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. settle conclusively; come to terms

   verb.communication

   Synonyms settle square off square up

   Source: WordNet 3.0

8. find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

   verb.communication

   Synonyms ascertain check find out learn see watch

   Source: WordNet 3.0

9. To fix the boundaries of; to mark off and separate.

   verb

   Source: webster1913

10. To come to an end; to end; to terminate.

    verb

    Source: webster1913