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determine vs rule

rule vs determine

determine is not a noun while rule is a noun.

determine and rule both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
determine No No Yes No
rule Yes No Yes No
As verbs, rule is a hyponym of determine; that is, rule is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than determine:
  • determine: reach, make, or come to a decision about something
  • rule: decide with authority
determine (noun) rule (noun)
measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
something regarded as a normative example
a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
prescribed guide for conduct or action
(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted
any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order
dominance or power through legal authority
the duration of a monarch's or government's power
determine (verb) rule (verb)
reach, make, or come to a decision about something keep in check
fix conclusively or authoritatively decide with authority
shape or influence; give direction to decide on and make a declaration about
fix in scope; fix the boundaries of mark or draw with a ruler
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study exercise authority over; as of nations
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
decide upon or fix definitely have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac
settle conclusively; come to terms
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