Word of the Day - determine

determine

verb
de·ter·mine di-ˈtər-mən dē-
determined; determining
transitive verb
1a to fix conclusively or authoritatively
1b law : to decide by judicial sentence
1c to settle or decide by choice of alternatives or possibilities
1d resolve
2a to fix the form, position, or character of beforehand : ordain
2b to bring about as a result : regulate
3a to fix the boundaries of
3b to limit in extent or scope
3c to put or set an end to : terminate
4 to find out or come to a decision about by investigation, reasoning, or calculation
5 biology : to bring about the determination (see determination sense 7) of
intransitive verb
1 to come to a decision
2 to come to an end or become void

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Deborah was determined to derive pleasure from her work. The pleasure happened right at the end, a Friday. It was the day she told off her sleazy boss on her way out the door. Having a better job lined up for Monday made it all the more satisfying.