DETERMINES - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Verb

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

Example: We finally decided after lengthy deliberations

Part of speech: Verb

fix conclusively or authoritatively

Example: set the rules

Part of speech: Verb

fix in scope

Example: fix the boundaries of; the tree determines the border of the property

Part of speech: Verb

shape or influence

Example: give direction to; experience often determines ability; mold public opinion

Part of speech: Verb

settle conclusively

Example: come to terms; We finally settled the argument

Part of speech: Verb

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

Example: find the product of two numbers; The physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel Prize

Part of speech: Verb

find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

Example: I want to see whether she speaks French; See whether it works; find out if he speaks Russian; Check whether the train leaves on time

Part of speech: Verb

decide upon or fix definitely

Example: fix the variables; specify the parameters