to settle or decide (a dispute, question, etc.) by an authoritative or conclusive decision.

to conclude or ascertain, as after reasoning, observation, etc.

Geometry . to fix the position of.

to cause, affect, or control; fix or decide causally

Demand for a product usually determines supply.

to give direction or tendency to; impel.

Logic . to limit (a notion) by adding differentiating characteristics.

Chiefly Law . to put an end to; terminate.

to lead or bring (a person) to a decision.

to decide upon.

to come to a decision or resolution; decide.

Chiefly Law . to come to an end.

verb

begin , start , miss , overlook , doubt , hesitate , waver

verb

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