Someone (a sentient agent) who determines; a decider of a disposition.
A member of a class of words functioning in a noun phrase to identify or distinguish a referent without describing or modifying it.
A dependent function in a noun phrase marking the NP as definite or indefinite. This function is usually filled by words in the determinative class but may be filled by other elements such as a genitive pronoun.
Something (some input factor, a nonsentient agent) that determines, or helps someone to determine, something else.
A person who directs and supervises the production of a movie, especially as profession.