Definitions of determine:

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