Determination - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃn|  American pronunciation of the word determination
Brit.  |dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word determination

noun

- the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation (syn: finding)
the determination of molecular structures
- the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose (syn: purpose)
his determination showed in his every movement
- a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration (syn: conclusion, decision)
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 (syn: conclusion, decision)

Extra examples

What he lacked in talent he made up for in determination.

The new instruments allow for more precise determination of the size of the tumor.

The document will be used for determination of ownership.

Yuri shows great determination to learn English.

His determination shows real strength of character.

His commitment to a blue-water navy expressed his determination to project power.

The criticism she has faced has only fueled her determination to succeed.

...he had an iron determination to succeed in on Wall Street...

Their financial situation strengthened her determination to find a new career.

You could see the fierce determination in her eyes.

Their determination melted in the face of opposition.

I admire her gritty determination to succeed.

...worked all night with meritorious determination to get the project done on time...

She approached the job with mulish determination.

He is known for his obdurate determination.

Word forms

noun
singular: determination
plural: determinations
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