All 3 Uses

determine
in
This I Believe II
(Edited)

Unable to rescue Ed from cancer, I was determined to save him from the only thing worse than dying: being forgotten.
Chpt 16

determined = firm in purpose
They believed the development of the mind, heart, and soul determines who you are and who you will become.
Chpt 62 *

determines = controls (how something will turn out)
In my alternately formed body, I have learned lessons about patience, determination, frustration, and success.
Chpt 62 *

determination = firmness of purpose

Definitions:

(1) (determined as in: is determined to succeed)
firm in purpose
(2) (determine as in: determined she is guilty)
to learn, discover, or decide
(3) (determine as in: this game determines the champion)
to control (how something will turn out)
(4) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)
See a comprehensive dictionary for specialized meanings used in law, math, and logic.