Määrib

Määrib is the third-person singular present tense form of the Estonian verb määrima. The verb means to determine, to assign, to designate, or to prescribe—depending on the context. It is used when describing formal actions, such as appointing someone to a position, setting rules or limits, or specifying conditions or values.

In legal and administrative language, määrib expresses formal designation or prescription. In mathematics and computer science, it can mean to define or assign a value or a mapping. Because of its broad sense, translations to English may include determine, appoint, designate, prescribe, or define, depending on what is being described.

Grammatical notes: The infinitive is määrima. The present tense form for "he/she/it" is määrib. The verb belongs to a class of Estonian verbs that convey establishing or fixing an outcome and is used across formal registers; its meaning shifts with the surrounding objects or clauses.

Related forms include määrama (to determine or designate) and määramine (the act of determining or designating). In usage, choosing the correct sense relies on the object and context, with nuances ranging from judicial or administrative actions to mathematical definitions.