to decide or fix (something); to find out (something) precisely
conclude, decide
Cases of word usage
1) to determine the nature of (a disease) from symptoms (diagnose)
2) to cause oneself to become familiar with a situation, surroundings etc; to place or determine exactly the position of (something) using a compass (orientate)
3) (of God, fate etc) to determine (something) in advance (pre-ordain)