[què dìng]
[动]
（明确地定下） define; fix; determine; ascertain
determine the nature of an offense
确定犯罪性质
determine [fix] the time and place for a meeting
确定会议的日期和地点
ascertain the age
确定年龄
pick up the candidates
确定人选
identify priorities
确定重点
set the tasks
确定任务
fix a time frame
确定时限
define the principles [guidelines]
确定原则
It's difficult to assign any reason for the failure.
失败的原因很难确定。
（明确而肯定） definite; certain; for sure
an incontestable conclusion
确定不移的结论
It cannot be regarded as definitely established.
不能认为这是确定无疑的。