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determination.

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

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Meaning & usage

noun/dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/UK
  1. The act of determining, or the state of being determined. The act, process, or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, weight, intensity, etc.

    countable
    the determination of the wavelength of light
    the determination of the level of salt in sea water
  2. The act of determining, or the state of being determined. The act of defining a concept or notion by giving its essential constituents.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The act of determining, or the state of being determined. The addition of a distinguishing feature to a concept or notion, thus limiting its extent.

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  4. The act of determining, or the state of being determined. The act of determining the relations of an object, such as genus and species; the referring of minerals, plants, or animals, to the species to which they belong; classification

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    I am indebted to a friend for the determination of most of these shells.
  5. Direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion.

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  6. The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decisive character; resoluteness; fortitude.

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    Through sheer determination, we managed to escape from the tornado.
  7. The state of decision; a judicial decision, or ending of controversy.

    countable
  8. That which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution.

    countable
    The tribunal has reached a determination in respect of this matter.
  9. A flow, rush, or tendency to a particular part

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    a determination of blood to the head
  10. Bringing to an end; termination; limit.

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Where this word comes from

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

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