determination
dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən
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Noun

1.
resolutenessquality of being resolute and persistent
  • Her determination led her to success.
perseverance resolve tenacity
2.
decisionspecific decision or conclusion reached
  • The determination was announced by the judge.
conclusion decision resolution
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Expressions with determination

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strong and passionate resolve
Her fiery determination helped her overcome all obstacles.
persistent and unwavering resolve
Her relentless determination led her to finish the marathon despite the pain.
right to make decisions independently
The colony fought for self-determination and governance..
strong will to keep going despite hard times
Her gritty determination helped her finish the race.
process of setting wage rates or structures
Wage determination is crucial in labor negotiations.
process that decides if an organism is male or female
Sex-determination in humans depends on X and Y chromosomes.

Origin of determination

Latin, determinare (to limit)

Terms with determination included in their meaning

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size determination
find the size or amount using a tool
motivation
determination and enthusiasm about doing things
courage
bravery and determination in difficult situations
determination
give up in the face of defeat
weakadj.
character
easily influenced or lacking determination
determination
no matter what
determination
achieve something no matter the obstacles
movement
move forward quickly and with determination

Examples of determination in a sentence

  • The team's determination was evident in their comeback victory.
  • The committee's determination was final and binding.
  • After much debate, the determination was to proceed with the plan.

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  1. French:détermination, décision, ...
  2. German:Entschlossenheit, Entscheidung, ...
  3. Italian:determinazione, decisione, ...
  4. Spanish:determinación, decisión, ...
  5. Portuguese:determinação, decisão, ...
  6. Chinese:决心, 裁定, ...
  7. Japanese:決断力, 判決, ...
  8. Arabic:عزيمة, قَرار, ...
  9. Hebrew:נְחִישׁוּת, הַכְרָעָה, ...
  10. Russian:решительность, решение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рішучість, рішення, ...
  12. Hindi:दृढ़ता, निर्णय, ...
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