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de·ter·mine    Audio Help   [di-tur-min] Pronunciation Key verb, -mined, -min·ing.
–verb (used with object)
1.to settle or decide (a dispute, question, etc.) by an authoritative or conclusive decision.
2.to conclude or ascertain, as after reasoning, observation, etc.
3.Geometry. to fix the position of.
4.to cause, affect, or control; fix or decide causally: Demand for a product usually determines supply.
5.to give direction or tendency to; impel.
6.Logic. to limit (a notion) by adding differentiating characteristics.
7.Chiefly Law. to put an end to; terminate.
8.to lead or bring (a person) to a decision.
9.to decide upon.
–verb (used without object)
10.to come to a decision or resolution; decide.
11.Chiefly Law. to come to an end.
[Origin: 1325–75; ME determinen < AF, OF determiner < L détermināre, equiv. to dé- de- + termināre to bound, limit; see terminate]

—Synonyms 1. resolve, adjust. See decide. 2. verify. 4. influence. 5. induce, lead, incline.
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de·ter·mined    Audio Help   [di-tur-mind] Pronunciation Key
–adjective
1.resolute; staunch: the determined defenders of the Alamo.
2.decided; settled; resolved.
3.Grammar. (of a phonetic feature) predictable from its surrounding context.
[Origin: 1490–1500; determine + -ed2]

—Related forms
de·ter·mined·ly    Audio Help   [di-tur-mind-lee, -muh-nid-lee] Pronunciation Key, adverb
de·ter·mined·ness, noun

—Synonyms 1. inflexible, unfaltering, unwavering.
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  Synonym Collection v1.1Cite This Source
Main Entry:  determined
Part of Speech:  adjective
Synonyms:  bent, decided, decisive, dogged, firm, indomitable, intent, mulish, obstinate, persistent, pigheaded, resolute, serious, set, settled, stalwart, steadfast, stubborn, tenacious, unyielding, driven, foregone, set on, singleminded, steeled
Source:  Synonym Collection v1.1
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  Roget's II: The New ThesaurusCite This Source
Main Entry:  decisive
Part of Speech:  adjective
Definition:  Not hesitating or wavering.
Synonyms:  decided, firm, resolute
Source:  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
by the Editors of the American Heritage® Dictionary.
Copyright © 2003, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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  Roget's II: The New ThesaurusCite This Source
Main Entry:  firm
Part of Speech:  adjective
Definition:  Indicating or possessing determination, resolution, or persistence.
Synonyms:  constant, resolute, steadfast, steady, stiff, tough, unbending, uncompromising, unflinching, unwavering, unyielding
Source:  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
by the Editors of the American Heritage® Dictionary.
Copyright © 2003, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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