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Determination   /dɪtˌərmənˈeɪʃən/   Listen
Determination

noun
1.
The act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation.  Synonym: finding.
2.
The quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose.  Synonym: purpose.  "He is a man of purpose"
3.
A position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration.  Synonyms: conclusion, decision.  "His conclusion took the evidence into account" , "Satisfied with the panel's determination"
4.
Deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature.
5.
The act of making up your mind about something.  Synonyms: conclusion, decision.  "He drew his conclusions quickly"



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"Determination" Quotes from Famous Books



... her lips pressed tightly together, and a light in her eyes; then she looked away across the water to the golden hills, and said nothing; but there was a great deal in that look of eager contradiction, yet forced agreement, of determination above all, with which right and wrong had nothing ...
— The Marriage of Elinor • Margaret Oliphant
... in Uncle Whittier's store, and before that alert stare forgot her determination to be ...
— Main Street • Sinclair Lewis
... were somewhat relieved next morning when Freddy and Teddy put in an appearance punctually at school-time. Jonah considered it expedient under the circumstances not to refer to Teddy's mutinous conduct on the preceding day—a determination which afforded great comfort to that young gentleman and which he put down by a mysterious process of reasoning to Jeffreys' good offices ...
— A Dog with a Bad Name • Talbot Baines Reed
... and noble prince, let me know your will in regard to this proposal, and have the goodness to send me as speedy an answer as may be; for in all affairs of arms, the shortest determination is the best, especially for the kings of France, and great lords and princes; and as many delays may arise from business of importance, which must be attended to, as well as doubts respecting the veracity of our letters, that you may know I am ...
— Coronation Anecdotes • Giles Gossip
... service, I should think) written by the King, his brother, and found in his strong-box; and his open display of himself attending mass—the Parliament was very obsequious, and granted him a large sum of money, he began his reign with a belief that he could do what he pleased, and with a determination ...
— A Child's History of England • Charles Dickens


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