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| 1. | [ noun ] the act of determining the properties of something | |
| Synonyms: | finding | |
| Related terms: | discovery designation designation localization resolution validation rectification predetermination falsification redetermination detect determine | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the quality of being determined to do or achieve something | |
| Synonyms: | purpose | |
| Examples: | "his determination showed in his every movement" "he is a man of purpose" |
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| Related terms: | resoluteness doggedness diligence indefatigability purpose | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration | |
| Synonyms: | conclusion decision | |
| Examples: | : "a decision unfavorable to the opposition" "his conclusion took the evidence into account" "satisfied with the panel's determination" |
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| Related terms: | judgment predeterminaation settle | |
| 4. | [ noun ] the act of making up your mind about something | |
| Synonyms: | decision conclusion | |
| Examples: | "the burden of decision was his" "he drew his conclusions quickly" |
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| Related terms: | choice move appointment finding call casting_lots resolution decide determine determine conclude | |
| Similar spelling: |
determinative determinate determinant determinateness determiner determined determinist determinism determining determinedly determinable deterministic |
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