Both Uses
determine
in
The Westing Game
(Edited)
- Angela stood between her determined mother and her distraught partner, paralyzed by the burden of choice.
p. 78.6 *determined = firm in purpose
- Fortunately, the coroner determined that Mr. McSouthers died of a heart attack, as did Samuel W Westing.
p. 170.5 *determined = figured out
Definitions:
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(determined as in: is determined to succeed) firm in purpose
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(2)
(determine as in: determined she is guilty) to learn, discover, or decide
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(determine as in: this game determines the champion) to control (how something will turn out)
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(meaning too rare to warrant focus) See a comprehensive dictionary for specialized meanings used in law, math, and logic.