determination (Meaning)
determination (n)
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature
the act of making up your mind about something
determination (n.)
The act of determining, or the state of being determined.
Bringing to an end; termination; limit.
Direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion.
The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decision of character; resoluteness.
The state of decision; a judicial decision, or ending of controversy.
That which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution.
A flow, rush, or tendency to a particular part; as, a determination of blood to the head.
The act, process, or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, weight, intensity, etc.; as, the determination of the ohm or of the wave length of light; the determination of the salt in sea water, or the oxygen in the air.
The act of defining a concept or notion by giving its essential constituents.
The addition of a differentia to a concept or notion, thus limiting its extent; -- the opposite of generalization.
The act of determining the relations of an object, as regards genus and species; the referring of minerals, plants, or animals, to the species to which they belong; classification; as, I am indebted to a friend for the determination of most of these shells.
Synonyms & Antonyms of determination
determination Sentence Examples
- Despite the pouring rain, the marathon runner continued with unwavering determination.
- Fueled by determination, the scientist tirelessly experimented until they achieved a breakthrough.
- The young artist's determination to succeed shone brightly in her focused gaze.
- With grit and determination, the team overcame every obstacle on their expedition.
- He spoke with a quiet determination that left no room for doubt.
- Her unwavering determination to help others inspired everyone around her.
- Though faced with rejection, the entrepreneur's determination never faltered.
- Faced with a seemingly impossible task, they tackled it with determination and emerged victorious.
- The athlete visualized their victory with such determination that their body seemed to follow suit.
- Despite the naysayers, her determination to write a novel remained strong.
FAQs About the word determination
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation, the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of
resolve, persistence, decisiveness,decision, resoluteness, tenacity, determinedness, purposefulness, perseverance, decidedness
hesitation, uncertainty, irresolution, uncertainty, indecisiveness, vacillation, doubt, indecision, indecisiveness, doubt
Despite the pouring rain, the marathon runner continued with unwavering determination.
Fueled by determination, the scientist tirelessly experimented until they achieved a breakthrough.
The young artist's determination to succeed shone brightly in her focused gaze.
With grit and determination, the team overcame every obstacle on their expedition.
