determines

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

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Where does determines come from?

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