determination meaning and definition

DETERMINATION noun

Definition of determination (noun)

1. the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
   • "the determination of molecular structures"
   • synonyms: 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"
   • synonyms: 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 panel's determination"
   • synonyms: conclusion, decision
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"
   • synonyms: conclusion, decision