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Definition of determination : 1. A flow, rush, or tendency to a particular part; as, a determination of blood to the head.
2. Bringing to an end; termination; limit.
3. Direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion.
4. That which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution.
5. The act of defining a concept or notion by giving its essential constituents.
6. The act of determining the relations of an object, as regards genus and species; the referring of minerals, plants, or animals, to the species to which they belong; classification; as, I am indebted to a friend for the determination of most of these shells.
7. The act of determining, or the state of being determined.
8. The act, process, or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, weight, intensity, etc.; as, the determination of the ohm or of the wave length of light; the determination of the salt in sea water, or the oxygen in the air.
9. The addition of a differentia to a concept or notion, thus limiting its extent; - the opposite of generalization.
10. The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decision of character; resoluteness.
11. The state of decision; a judicial decision, or ending of controversy.

Synonyms:

termination, fearlessness, decidedness, vacillation, closing, drive, granite, vigor, energy, call, induction, dynamism, finish, causation, diagnosis, goal, development, dogmatism, certainty, aim, coolness, ratiocination, sequitur, tendency, deliverance, decide, hesitation, elicitation, certain, decision-making, correction, self-reliance, valor, award, enterprise, eduction, firmness, consequence, use, intransigence, addition, finale, intent, opinion, law, causality, last, independence, result, confidence, willpower, constancy, resoluteness, costing, self-confidence, finis, construction, decree, intention, inclination, possibility, function, intrepidity, mettle, courage, irresolution, have your pick of something, cause and effect, heart, end, guts, motivation, close, object, mark, ending, stick-to-itiveness, ascertainment, strong, design, hardihood, purposefulness, resolve, certitude, role, edict, aspiration, assurance, recreation, creation, self-assurance, undauntedness, perception, stopping point, ambition, answer, nerve, determinedness, conviction, endeavor, cultivation, ask, purpose

apocalypse, revelation, discovery, solution, unraveling, acquisition, breakthrough, manifestation, recognition, unmasking, identification, espial, realization, detection, disclosure, exposure

free will, spontaneity, will, responsibility, autocracy

obstinacy, persistency, hardness, doggedness, stiffness, viscidity, strength

investigation, research, analysis, verification, proof, experiment, benchmark, trial, probe, test

discretion, choice, volition, option, selection, pick, desire, preference, election, alternative, wish

estimation, statistics, calculation, gauge, thought, approximation, value, conclusion, judgement, mathematics, tally, evaluation, account, supposition, presumption, consideration, rank, assessment, arithmetic, method, computation, schedule, appraisal, program, study, plot, enumeration, system, calculus, quantification, score, inference, algorithm, guess, multiplication, sum, count, plan, reckoning, valuation, deduction, triangulation, division, algebra, scheme, measurement, total

bullheadedness, faithfulness, diligence, moxie, courageousness, boldness, headstrongness, trueness, perseverance, indefatigability, pluck, tirelessness, devotion, heartiness, dauntlessness, fervency, steadfastness, indomitability, staunchness, decisiveness, spunk, backbone, persistence, stamina, stubbornness, toughness, tenacity, bravery, sand, stoniness, fortitude, grit

demonstration, information, exemplification, attestation, data, fact, connotation, establishment, declaration, exhibit, quotation, documentation, statement, observation, certification, illustration, deposition, indication, authentication, testimony, support, specimen, validation, evidence, corroboration, confirmation, counter-evidence, substantiation

judgment, sentence, adjudication, justice, mediation, decision, verdict, finding, ruling, pronouncement, resolution, arbitration

Usage examples:

• What was the determination of the London authorities? - "School History of North Carolina", John W. Moore.
• Handlon tried earnestly to don a look of determination. - "Astounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1930", Various.
• And yet, I am always rather sorry when a determination of that sort, firmly expressed, is departed from. - "Records of a Girlhood", Frances Ann Kemble.