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   De·ter·mi·na·tion

   /dəˌtərməˈnāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. firmness of purpose; resoluteness: "he advanced with an unflinching determination" Similar resolutionresolveresolutenesswill powerstrength of willstrength of charactersingle-mindednesssense of purposefirmness of purposefixity of purposepurposefulnessintentnessdecisiondecidednesssteadfastnessstaunchnessperseverancepersistenceindefatigabilitytenacitytenaciousnessstaying powerstrong-mindednessbackbonethe bulldog spiritpertinacitypertinaciousnessstubbornnessdoggednessobstinacyobduratenessobduracyinflexibilityspiritednessbravenessbraveryboldnesscouragecourageousnesspluckpluckinessstout-heartednessDunkirk spiritsitzfleischinformal:gutsspunkgritstickabilitystick-to-it-ivenessarchaic:intensionrare:perseverationOpposite weak-mindednesspusillanimity
   • 2. the process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research: "determination of molecular structures" Similar calculationdiscoveryascertainmentestablishmentfixingdeductiondivinationdiagnosisdiscernmentcheckverificationconfirmation
   • ▪ the settlement of a dispute by the authoritative decision of a judge or arbitrator: "expert determination"
   • ▪ a judicial decision or sentence.
   • 3. the controlling or deciding of something's nature or outcome: "genetic sex determination" Similar settingfixingspecificationa decision aboutsettlementdesignationallotmentarrangementchoicenamingnominationappointmentestablishmentauthorizationprescription
   • 4. the cessation of an estate or interest.
   • 5. a tendency to move in a fixed direction. archaic

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the senses ‘settlement of a controversy by a judge or by reasoning’ and ‘authoritative opinion’): via Old French from Latin determinatio(n-), from the verb determinare (see determine).

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   The meaning of DETERMINATION is a judicial decision settling and ending a controversy. How to use determination in a sentence.

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   noun. a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration. “satisfied with the panel's determination ” synonyms: conclusion, decision, verdict. see more.

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   DETERMINATION definition: 1. the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult: 2. the process…. Learn more.

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   Definition of determination noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › determinationDETERMINATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Determination is the quality that you show when you have decided to do something and you will not let anything stop you. Everyone concerned acted with great courage and determination. He reaffirmed their determination to tackle inflation.

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   determination in American English. (diˌtɜrmɪˈneɪʃən ; dɪˌtɜrmɪˈneɪʃən ) noun. 1. a determining or being determined (in all senses of the verb) 2. a decision arrived at by thought and investigation; conclusion. 3. a firm intention.

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   a quality that makes someone continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult: Andy Murray will need great determination and skill to win this match. (Definition of determination from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)