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 determination determination /dɪˌtɝːməˈneɪʃən/

noun

  1. () The act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation  ( determination , finding )
    the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
     The determination of molecular structures
    the determination of molecular structures
  2. () The quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose  ( determination , purpose )
    the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
     His determination showed in his every movement
    his determination showed in his every movement
     He is a man of purpose
    he is a man of purpose
  3. () A position, opinion or judgment reached after consideration  ( determination , decision , conclusion )
    a position, opinion or judgment reached after consideration
     A decision unfavorable to the opposition
    a decision unfavorable to the opposition
     His conclusion took the evidence into account
    his conclusion took the evidence into account
     Satisfied with the panel's determination
    satisfied with the panel's determination
  4. The act of making up your mind about something  ( conclusion , determination , decision )
    the act of making up your mind about something
     The burden of decision was his
    the burden of decision was his
     He drew his conclusions quickly
    he drew his conclusions quickly
  5. Deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature  ( determination )
    deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature
     The determination of grammatical inflections
    the determination of grammatical inflections