Meaning of determine in English
1. fix precisely; decide beforehand
determine a date for a meeting
2. find out something unknown precisely by research or examination; measure or calculate
determine the speed of light
determine the position of enemy
determine the meaning of a word
3. directly control or influence what will happen; decisively influence
The results of the tests could determine your career.
The size of your feet decides the size of your shoes.
4. firmly decide that you want to do something no matter how difficult it is; make up one’s mind
My father determined to stop smoking and drinking alcohol.