Both Uses
determine
in
Flowers for Algernon -- Novel
(Edited)
- First there will have to be physical and mental tests to determine the causes of the pathology.
p. 137.5 *determine = discover
- Instead of the careful, determined movements down the maze corridors, his actions are rushed and out of control.
p. 214.9 *determined = firm in purpose
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.