determine

/dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

Definitions

1. verb

to find out or decide definitely what something is or what will happen

“The jury will determine the defendant’s guilt.”

2. verb

to fix or settle the amount or extent of something

“The accountant will determine the tax owed.”

3. noun

the act of finding out or deciding something

“The determination of the verdict took several hours.”

4. noun

a firm or decided intention or decision

“Her determination to succeed drove her to work harder.”

5. noun

a quality of being firm or resolute

“Her determination and perseverance impressed everyone.”

Synonyms

  • ascertain
  • decide
  • find

Antonyms

  • hesitate
  • vacillate