determination (redirected from determinations)

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

Noun

1. the condition of being determined; resoluteness

2. the act of making a decision

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, constancy, single-mindedness, earnestness, obstinacy, steadfastness, doggedness, relentlessness, resoluteness, indomitability, staunchness << OPPOSITE indecision

noun 2. decision, ruling, settlement, resolution, resolve, conclusion, verdict, judgment

Translations

determination [dɪtəːmɪˈneɪʃən] n → resolución f

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determination [dɪtəːmɪˈneɪʃən] n → détermination f

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determination [dɪtəːmɪˈneɪʃən] n → Entschlossenheit f;

(establishment) → Festsetzung f

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determination [dɪtəːmɪˈneɪʃən] n → determinazione f