determination
determination /dɪˌtɝːməˈneɪʃən/
noun
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()
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
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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
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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
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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
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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