determination

Plural: determinations

Noun

• the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
  • "the determination of molecular structures"
• the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
  • "his determination showed in his every movement"
• a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
  • "satisfied with the panel's determination"
• deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature
  • "the determination of grammatical inflections"
• the act of making up your mind about something
• 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.
• The act of determining, or the state of being determined.
• The act of defining a concept or notion by giving its essential constituents.
• 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.
• 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
• Direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion.
• The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decisive character; resoluteness; fortitude.
• The state of decision; a judicial decision, or ending of controversy.
• That which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution.
• A flow, rush, or tendency to a particular part
• Bringing to an end; termination; limit.

Examples

• a determination of blood to the head
• I am indebted to a friend for the determination of most of these shells.
• the determination of the level of salt in sea water
• the determination of the oxygen in the air
• the determination of the wavelength of light
• The tribunal has reached a determination in respect of this matter.
• Through sheer determination, we managed to escape from the tornado.

Synonyms

conclusion, decision, finding, purpose

Antonyms

generalization