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1. The act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
   "the determination of molecular structures";
   - finding
    
2. The quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
   "his determination showed in his every movement";
   - purpose
    
3. A position, opinion or judgment reached after consideration
   "satisfied with the panel's determination";
   - decision, conclusion
    
4. Deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature
   "the determination of grammatical inflections"
    
5. The act of making up your mind about something
   "the burden of determination was his";
   - decision, conclusion

Derived forms: determinations

Type of: choice, deciding, decision making, discovery, find, firmness, firmness of purpose, judgement, judgment, mind, option, pick, resoluteness, resolution, resolve, selection, uncovering, verdict

Encyclopedia: Determination