determination

de·ter·mi·na·tion  (d-tûrm-nshn)

n.

1.

a. The act of making or arriving at a decision. See Synonyms at decision.

b. The decision reached.

2.

a. Firmness of purpose; resolve: approached the task with determination and energy.

b. A fixed intention or resolution: returned to school with a determination to finish.

3.

a. The settling of a question or case by an authoritative decision or pronouncement, especially by a judicial body: The choice of a foster home was left to the determination of the court.

b. The decision or pronouncement made.

4.

a. The ascertaining or fixing of the quantity, quality, position, or character of something: a determination of the ship's longitude; a determination of the mass of the universe.

b. The result of such ascertaining.

5. A fixed movement or tendency toward an object or end.

6. Logic

a. The defining of a concept through its constituent elements.

b. The qualification of a concept or proposition to render it more definite or specific.

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determination [dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən]

n

1. the act or an instance of making a decision

2. (Psychology) the condition of being determined; resoluteness

3. the act or an instance of ending an argument by the opinion or decision of an authority

4. the act or an instance of fixing or settling the quality, limit, position, etc., of something

5. a decision or opinion reached, rendered, or settled upon

6. a resolute movement towards some object or end

7. (Law) Law the termination of an estate or interest

8. (Law) Law the decision reached by a court of justice on a disputed matter

9. (Philosophy / Logic) Logic

a.  the process of qualifying or limiting a proposition or concept

b.  the qualifications or limitations used in this process

10. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) the condition of embryonic tissues of being able to develop into only one particular tissue or organ in the adult

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	determination - the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation; "the determination of molecular structures" finding discovery, find, uncovering - the act of discovering something identification, designation - the act of designating or identifying something solving, resolution - finding a solution to a problem validation, substantiation, proof - the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something falsifying, refutal, disproof, refutation, falsification - the act of determining that something is false localization, locating, localisation, location, fix - a determination of the place where something is; "he got a good fix on the target" predetermination - the act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place rectification - determination of the length of a curve; finding a straight line equal in length to a given curve redetermination - determining again
	2.	determination - 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" purpose firmness of purpose, resoluteness, resolve, firmness, resolution - the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work" persistency, pertinacity, tenaciousness, tenacity, doggedness, perseverance, persistence - persistent determination indefatigability, indefatigableness, tirelessness - tireless determination industriousness, diligence, industry - persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues"
	3.	determination - 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 panel's determination" conclusion, decision judgment, judgement, mind - an opinion formed by judging something; "he was reluctant to make his judgment known"; "she changed her mind" predetermination - a mental determination or resolve in advance; an antecedent intention to do something; "he entered the argument with a predetermination to prove me wrong"
	4.	determination - deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature; "the determination of grammatical inflections" deciding, decision making - the cognitive process of reaching a decision; "a good executive must be good at decision making"
	5.	determination - the act of making up your mind about something; "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly" decision, conclusion selection, choice, option, pick - the act of choosing or selecting; "your choice of colors was unfortunate"; "you can take your pick" appointment, designation, naming, assignment - the act of putting a person into a non-elective position; "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee" call - (sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee; "he was ejected for protesting the call" move - the act of deciding to do something; "he didn't make a move to help"; "his first move was to hire a lawyer" casting lots, drawing lots, sortition - making a chance decision by using lots (straws or pebbles etc.) that are thrown or drawn resolution - a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner; "he always wrote down his New Year's resolutions"

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determination

noun

1. resolution, purpose, resolve, drive, energy, conviction, courage, dedication, backbone, fortitude, persistence, tenacity, perseverance, willpower, boldness, firmness, staying power, stubbornness, strength of character, constancy, single-mindedness, earnestness, obstinacy, steadfastness, doggedness, relentlessness, strength of will, resoluteness, indomitability, staunchness They acted with great courage and determination.
resolution doubt, hesitation, indecision, hesitancy, vacillation, irresolution

2. decision, ruling, settlement, resolution, resolve, conclusion, verdict, judgment A determination will be made as to the future of the treaty.

Proverbs
"When the going gets tough, the tough get going"

Translations

determination [dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən] N

1. (= resolve) → determinación f, resolución f, decisión f
he set off with great determination → partió muy resuelto
in his determination to do it → por su determinación or decisión a hacerlo

2. (= ascertaining) [of cause, position] → determinación f

determination [dɪˌtɜː^rmɪˈneɪʃ^ən] n

(= will) → détermination f
determination to do sth → détermination pour faire qch

(= establishment) [rate, level, status] → détermination f

determination

n

(= firmness of purpose) → Entschlossenheit f; he has great determination → er ist ein Mensch von großer Entschlusskraft; he showed fierce determination → er zeigte wilde Entschlossenheit; there is an air of determination about him → er hat etwas Entschlossenes an sich

(= determining) → Determinierung f; (of character, future) → Bestimmung f, → Determinierung f; (of cause, nature, position) → Ermittlung f, → Bestimmung f; (of frontiers) → Festlegung f, → Festsetzung f

determination [dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃ/ən] n

a. (of person) determination (to do) → determinazione f (di fare)

b. (of cause, position) → determinazione f, individuazione f

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determination [dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃ/ən] n

a. (of person) determination (to do) → determinazione f (di fare)

b. (of cause, position) → determinazione f, individuazione f