verb🔗ShareTo set the boundaries or limits of."The fence is determining the boundary between our yard and our neighbor's. "abilityactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating."The detective is determining the cause of the fire by examining the evidence. "actionprocesssciencetechnicallogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fix the form or character of; to shape; to prescribe imperatively; to regulate; to settle."The weather will be a key factor in determining whether we have our picnic outside or inside. "actionprocesscharacterwayplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fix the course of; to impel and direct; with a remoter object preceded by to."Her desire for a stable future was determining her to pursue a demanding career in medicine. "directionactionwayplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo bring to a conclusion, as a question or controversy; to settle authoritative or judicial sentence; to decide."The court has determined the cause."outcomeactionlawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo 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."actionbusinessorganizationplanattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo define or limit by adding a differentia."The teacher is determining the grading scale by adding a curve based on the difficulty of the exam. "languagegrammarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo bring to an end; to finish."The judge's final decision was determining the outcome of the case. "outcomeachievementactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
