To set the boundaries or limits of.
To ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.
To fix the form or character of; to shape; to prescribe imperatively; to regulate; to settle.
To fix the course of; to impel and direct; with a remoter object preceded by to.
The news of his father's illness determined him to depart immediately.
To bring to a conclusion, as a question or controversy; to settle authoritative or judicial sentence; to decide.
The court has determined the cause.
To resolve on; to have a fixed intention of; also, to cause to come to a conclusion or decision; to lead.
I determined to go home at once.
To define or limit by adding a differentia.
To bring to an end; to finish.