Determine

/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/

Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:14 pts9 letters
Definition of Determine

verb

  1. To set the boundaries or limits of.
  2. To ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.
  3. To fix the form or character of; to shape; to prescribe imperatively; to regulate; to settle.
  4. To fix the course of; to impel and direct; with a remoter object preceded by to.

    "The news of his father's illness determined him to depart immediately."

  5. To bring to a conclusion, as a question or controversy; to settle authoritative or judicial sentence; to decide.

    "The court has determined the cause."

Anagrams of Determine

No exact anagrams found for "determine". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

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Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Determine"

Determine is a 9-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Determine" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "determine" is a medium-scoring word.