Main Entry: de·ter·mine

Pronunciation: \di-ˈtər-mən\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): de·ter·mined; de·ter·min·ing \-ˈtərm-(ə-)niŋ\

1 a : to obtain definite information about with regard to quantity, character, magnitude, or location <determine the ionic concentration> <determine the creatinine in blood serum> b : to discover the taxonomic position or the generic and specific names of
2 : to bring about the determination of <determine the fate of a cell>