Determination Definition
dĭ-tûrmə-nāshən
noun
A determining or being determined (in all senses of the verb)
Webster's New World
The quality of being resolute; firmness of purpose.
Webster's New World
A firm intention.
Webster's New World
The ascertaining or fixing of the quantity, quality, position, or character of something.
A determination of the ship's longitude; a determination of the universe's mass.
American Heritage
A decision arrived at by thought and investigation; conclusion.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- vigor
- single-mindedness
- firmness of purpose
- valor
- fearlessness
- a stiff upper lip
- pluck
- guts
- backbone
- doggedness
- drive
- enterprise
- firm faith
- mettle
- stout heart
Other Word Forms of Determination
Noun
Singular:
determination
Plural:
determinationsOrigin of Determination
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From Old French determination, from Latin determinatio.
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