• verb:   fix conclusively or authoritatively
• verb:   fix in scope; fix the boundaries of; the tree determines the border of the property
• verb:   shape or influence; give direction to

  Example: "Experience often determines ability"

• verb:   after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
• verb:   find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
• verb:   reach, make, or come to a decision about something
• verb:   decide upon or fix definitely
• verb:   settle conclusively; come to terms

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