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determine

determine /dɪˈtɚmən/ verb
determines; determined; determining
determine
/dɪˈtɚmən/
verb
determines; determined; determining
Britannica Dictionary definition of DETERMINE
[+ object]
: to officially decide (something) especially because of evidence or facts : to establish (something) exactly or with authority
: to be the cause of or reason for (something)
◊ A determining factor is a reason to make a particular choice or decision.
: to learn or find out (something) by getting information
formal : to make a decision : decide