determines

verb

1. 1

   To set the boundaries or limits of.

2. 2

   To ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.

3. 3

   To fix the form or character of; to shape; to prescribe imperatively; to regulate; to settle.

4. 4

   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.”

5. 5

   To bring to a conclusion, as a question or controversy; to settle authoritative or judicial sentence; to decide.

   “The court has determined the cause.”

6. 6

   To resolve on; to have a fixed intention of; also, to cause to come to a conclusion or decision; to lead.

   “I determined to go home at once.”

7. 7

   To define or limit by adding a differentia.

8. 8

   To bring to an end; to finish.