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      determine
      verb
      To ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.
      To bring to a conclusion, as a question or controversy; to settle authoritative or judicial sentence; to decide.
      To resolve (to do something); to establish a fixed intention; to cause (something) to come to a conclusion or decision; to lead.
      To fix the form or character of; to shape; to prescribe imperatively; to regulate; to settle.
      To set the boundaries or limits of.
      To fix the course of; to impel and direct; with a remoter object preceded by to.
      (logic) To define or limit by adding a differentia.
      (transitive or intransitive, law, otherwise obsolete) To bring to an end, finish; to come to an end, stop, end.
      Roots
      terminusterm- · Latin · boundary, limit
      Synonyms for determine
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