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determination

de·ter·mi·nation

UK/dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/ US/dɪˌtɜrmʌˈneɪʃʌn/ fairly common

noun

1.

the act of determining the properties of something

Synonyms
2.

the quality of being determined to do or achieve something

  • “his determination showed in his every movement”
  • “he is a man of purpose”
Synonyms
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”
4.

the act of making up your mind about something

  • “the burden of decision was his”
  • “he drew his conclusions quickly”

Origin

From Middle English determinacion, determynacioun, from Old French determinacion, from Latin dēterminātiō. Morphologically determine + -ation.

Phrases

  • content determination

Related words

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