Determine (verb)

1. Decide or establish the nature, outcome, or direction of something.
2. Establish the exact position, amount, or limits of something.
3. Cause something to happen or come about.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin determinare, from de- "completely" + terminare "limit, fix".

Examples:

1. A meeting has been scheduled to determine the course of action.
2. The authorities have determined the cause of the fire.
3. The results of the experiment will help determine the treatment plan.
4. The size of the crowd will determine the success of the event.
5. The investigation will determine the extent of the damage.