determined
Dictionary
verb
- To set the boundaries or limits of.
- To ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.
- To fix the form or character of; to shape; to prescribe imperatively; to regulate; to settle.
- To fix the course of; to impel and direct; with a remoter object preceded by to.
"The news of his father's illness determined him to depart immediately."
- To bring to a conclusion, as a question or controversy; to settle authoritative or judicial sentence; to decide.
"The court has determined the cause."
- To 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."
- To define or limit by adding a differentia.
- To bring to an end; to finish.
adjective
- Decided; resolute, possessing much determination.
"I'm determined to get a good grade on my exam."
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