Crossword Genius

Determined aged sins in a new way (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

assigned

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'determined aged' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for assigned that I've seen before include "transferred" , "Allocated" , "Alloted, ascribed" , "Given a task" , "Allotted or appointed to a post" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app