/
dɪˈtəːmɪn/
v.
- cause to occur in a particular way; be the decisive factor in.
- firmly decide:
she determined to tackle Stephen the next day.
- ascertain or establish by research or calculation.
- Mathematics specify the value, position, or form of (a mathematical or geometrical object) uniquely.
- Law, archaic bring or come to an end.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. determiner, from L. determinare ‘limit, fix’, from de- ‘completely’ + terminare ‘terminate’.