determination (n.)

  1. the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation; the determination of molecular structures

    [ Syn: finding ]

  2. the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose; his determination showed in his every movement; he is a man of purpose

    [ Syn: purpose ]

  3. a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration; a decision unfavorable to the opposition; his conclusion took the evidence into account; satisfied with the panels determination

    [ Syn: decision , conclusion ]

  4. deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature; the determination of grammatical inflections'

  5. the act of making up your mind about something; the burden of decision was his; he drew his conclusions quickly

    [ Syn: decision , conclusion ]

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