determine

verb8

1. •
   to learn exactly what is true about something by studying or checking it
2. •
   To fix the form or character of; to shape; to prescribe imperatively; to regulate; to settle.

   • The character of the soul is determined by the character of its God. — 1741
3. •
   To resolve (to do something); to establish a fixed intention; to cause (something) to come to a conclusion or decision; to lead.

   • I determined to go home at once.
4. •
   To bring to a conclusion, as a question or controversy; to settle authoritative or judicial sentence; to decide.

   • The court has determined the cause.
5. •
   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.
6. •
   To set the boundaries or limits of.

   • [God] hath determined the times before appointed. — 1611
7. •
   To define or limit by adding a differentia.
8. •
   To bring to an end, finish; to come to an end, stop, end.

   • Novv, vvhere is hee, that vvill not stay so long Till his Friend sicknesse hath determin'd me? — 1596