[ dɪ'tə:mɪn ]
■ verb
1》 cause to occur in a particular way; be the decisive factor in.
2》 firmly decide: she ~d to tackle Stephen the next day.
3》 ascertain or establish by research or calculation.
4》 Mathematics specify the value, position, or form of (a mathematical or geometrical object) uniquely.
5》 Law, archaic bring or come to an end.
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~r , from L. determinare 'limit, fix', from de- 'completely' + terminare 'terminate'.