Definition of Determination

Noun

• the act of making up your mind about something
  "the burden of decision was his"
  "he drew his conclusions quickly"
  decision conclusion
• deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature
  "the determination of grammatical inflections"
  
• 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"
  decision conclusion
• 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
• the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
  "the determination of molecular structures"
  finding

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