DETERMINE
Scrabble letter values: D2E1T1E1R1M3I1N1E1 = 12
Definition
- verb establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study. — synonyms: find, find_out, ascertain
- verb shape or influence. — synonyms: shape, mold, influence, regulate
- verb fix conclusively or authoritatively. — synonyms: set
- verb decide upon or fix definitely. — synonyms: specify, set, define, fix, limit
- verb reach, make, or come to a decision about something. — synonyms: decide, make_up_one's_mind
- verb fix in scope.
- verb settle conclusively. — synonyms: settle, square_off, square_up
- verb find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort. — synonyms: check, find_out, see, ascertain, watch, learn
Examples
- “find the product of two numbers”
- “The physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel Prize”
- “give direction to”