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rule vs determine

determine vs rule

rule is a noun but determine is not a noun.

rule and determine both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rule Yes No Yes No
determine No No Yes No
As verbs, determine is a hypernym of rule; that is, determine is a word with a broader meaning than rule:
  • rule: decide with authority
  • determine: reach, make, or come to a decision about something
Other hypernyms of rule include decide, make up one's mind.
rule (noun) determine (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
rule (verb) determine (verb)
keep in check reach, make, or come to a decision about something
decide with authority fix conclusively or authoritatively
decide on and make a declaration about shape or influence; give direction to
mark or draw with a ruler fix in scope; fix the boundaries of
exercise authority over; as of nations establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac decide upon or fix definitely
settle conclusively; come to terms
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