reach, make, or come to a decision about something | have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of |
fix conclusively or authoritatively | be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something |
shape or influence; give direction to | verify by using a duplicate register for comparison |
fix in scope; fix the boundaries of | handle and cause to function |
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study | maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage |
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort | exercise authoritative control or power over |
decide upon or fix definitely | lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits |
settle conclusively; come to terms | check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard |
| place under restrictions; limit access to by law |