Also means
decide
Usage Note
bestimmen means to determine, decide or specify, and with über it means to have control over something: über sein Geld bestimmen. The past participle bestimmt doubles as a very common adverb meaning 'certainly' or 'definitely'. As an adjective bestimmt also means 'particular' or 'specific'.
Examples
"Der Chef bestimmt die Regeln."
Natural Translation
The boss determines the rules.
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