Determination

Quick meaning: Determination is a noun meaning The act of determining, or the state of being determined.

Meaning

The act of determining, or the state of being determined.

More Meanings

1. Direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion.
2. The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decisive character; resoluteness; fortitude.
3. (countable) The state of decision; a judicial decision, or ending of controversy.
4. (countable) That which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution.
5. A flow, rush, or tendency to a particular part
6. (law, otherwise obsolete) Bringing to an end; termination; limit.

Example Sentences

a determination of blood to the head

Through sheer determination, we managed to escape from the tornado.

The tribunal has reached a determination in respect of this matter.

So should that beauty which you hold in lease Find no determination: then you were Yourself again after yourself's decease […]

Word Forms

• determinations

Synonyms for determination

Depending on context, synonyms include decision, conclusion, verdict, award, censure, choice.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include decision, purpose, conclusion, finding, determined, resoluteness.

Related Dictionary Tools