determination
noun
de·ter·mi·na·tion di-ˌtər-mə-ˈnā-shən 
1
a
law : a judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
the court's determination in that case
documents that will be used for the determination of ownership
judicial determinations
b
: the resolving of a question by argument or reasoning
Inspectors made the determination that the building is unsafe.
2
archaic : termination
3
a
: the act of deciding definitely and firmly
also : the result of such an act of decision
b
: firm or fixed intention to achieve a desired end
a woman of great courage and determination
fierce determination to succeed
4
: a fixing or finding of the position, magnitude, value, or character of something: such as
a
: the act, process, or result of an accurate measurement
more precise determination of the size of the tumor
b
biology : an identification of the taxonomic position of a plant or animal
5
philosophy
a
: the definition of a concept in logic by its essential constituents (see constituent entry 1 sense 2)
b
: the addition of a differentia to a concept to limit its denotation
6
: direction or tendency to a certain end : impulsion
7
biology : the fixation of the destiny of undifferentiated embryonic tissue
Synonyms
- decidedness
- decision
- decisiveness
- determinedness
- firmness
- granite
- purposefulness
- resoluteness
- resolution
- resolve
- stick-to-itiveness
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Example Sentences
What he lacked in talent he made up for in determination. The new instruments allow for more precise determination of the size of the tumor. The document will be used for determination of ownership.
Recent Examples on the Web The Federal Reserve's determination to crush inflation through tighter monetary policy is powering the dollar to historic highs against a range of currencies. 
WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 The athlete’s determination to win with uncritical blind trust can [open the door to] potential abuse. Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 15 Sep. 2022 It’s been compelling to watch as Sitake has loaded newfound and steady determination into BYU football. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Fed officials, including Chair Jerome Powell, have all reaffirmed the central bank's determination in raising rates until inflation is under control. Damian J. Troise, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 Fed officials, including Chair Jerome Powell, have all reaffirmed the central bank's determination in raising rates until inflation is under control. Alex Veiga, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Such a determination would disqualify them from obtaining permanent residency, or a green card. Camilo Montoya-galvez, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2022 For more on Tiffany's determination, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribe here. Jeff Truesdell, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Tsushima captures the wild range of feelings and experiences that pregnancy and early motherhood inspire: beauty, suffering, boredom, banal domestic struggle, dogged determination to seek out happiness no matter what. Je Banach, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 See More
WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 The athlete’s determination to win with uncritical blind trust can [open the door to] potential abuse. Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 15 Sep. 2022 It’s been compelling to watch as Sitake has loaded newfound and steady determination into BYU football. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Fed officials, including Chair Jerome Powell, have all reaffirmed the central bank's determination in raising rates until inflation is under control. Damian J. Troise, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 Fed officials, including Chair Jerome Powell, have all reaffirmed the central bank's determination in raising rates until inflation is under control. Alex Veiga, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Such a determination would disqualify them from obtaining permanent residency, or a green card. Camilo Montoya-galvez, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2022 For more on Tiffany's determination, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribe here. Jeff Truesdell, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Tsushima captures the wild range of feelings and experiences that pregnancy and early motherhood inspire: beauty, suffering, boredom, banal domestic struggle, dogged determination to seek out happiness no matter what. Je Banach, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
see determine
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing determination
Kids Definition
determination
noun
de·ter·mi·na·tion di-ˌtər-mə-ˈnā-shən
1
: firm or fixed intention
She set out with determination to complete the journey.
2
: an act of deciding or the decision reached
Has the jury made a determination?
3
: an act of making sure of the position, size, or nature of something
a determination of location
Medical Definition
determination
noun
de·ter·mi·na·tion di-ˌtər-mə-ˈnā-shən
1
: a fixing or finding of the position, magnitude, quantity, value, or character of something: as
a
: the act, process, or result of an accurate measurement
b
: an identification of the taxonomic position of a plant or animal
2
: the fixation of the destiny of undifferentiated embryonic tissue compare differentiation sense 2b
Legal Definition
determination
noun
de·ter·mi·na·tion
: a decision of a court or administrative agency regarding an issue, case, or claim
determination
noun
1
as in decision
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose the determination with which the pioneers settled the land despite many hardships and setbacks Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- decision
- resolve
- decisiveness
- persistence
- persistency
- resoluteness
- readiness
- purposefulness
- resolution
- certainty
- perseverance
- tenacity
- determinedness
- firmness
- decidedness
- confidence
- stick-to-itiveness
- tenaciousness
- doggedness
- granite
- stubbornness
- gameness
- obstinacy
- eagerness
- fortitude
- grit
- certitude
- obduracy
- alacrity
- sureness
- obstinateness
- backbone
- iron
- obdurateness
- pluck
- sand
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- hesitation
- indecision
- uncertainty
- vacillation
- doubt
- irresolution
- indecisiveness
- reluctance
- unwillingness
- indetermination
- incertitude
- irresoluteness
- disinclination
- aversion
- indisposition
2
as in opinion
a position arrived at after consideration a determination by the judge regarding an appropriate sentence Synonyms & Similar Words
- decision
- opinion
- verdict
- conclusion
- judgment
- resolution
- diagnosis
- judgement
- award
- finding
- deliverance
- ruling
- view
- call
- disposition
- conviction
- mandate
- choice
- instruction
- adjudication
- order
- decree
- dictate
- belief
- selection
- sentence
- edict
- consensus
- directive
- commandment
- last word
- charge
- option
- word
- persuasion
- feeling
- doom
- behest
- mind
- say-so
- sentiment
- notion
- eye
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- draw
- halt
- tie
- deadlock
- standoff
- stalemate
3
as in inference
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning his determination of the truth of the matter Synonyms & Similar Words
- inference
- deduction
- conclusion
- decision
- consequence
- assumption
- diagnosis
- induction
- verdict
- resolution
- ruling
- judgment
- eduction
- judgement
- guess
- conjecture
- sequitur
- deliverance
- presumption
- surmise
- supposition
- heir at law
- heir of entail
- heir of inventory
- heir of line
- heir of provision
- heir portioner
- heir presumptive
- heir whatsoever
- heirdom
- heirdoms
- heired
- heiress
- heiress apparent
- heiress presumptive
- heiresses
- heiresses apparent
- heiresses presumptive
- heiring
- heirless
- heirloom
- heirlooms
- heirmoi
- heirmos
- heirs
- heirs ab intestato