What is the meaning of determination?

noun

• The act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation.
  • usage: "the determination of molecular structures"
  • synonyms: finding
• The quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose.
  • usage: "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose"
  • synonyms: purpose
• A position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration.
  • usage: "a decision unfavorable to the opposition"; "his conclusion took the evidence into account"; "satisfied with the panel's determination"
  • synonyms: decision, conclusion
• Deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature.
  • usage: "the determination of grammatical inflections"
• The act of making up your mind about something.
  • usage: "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"
  • synonyms: decision, conclusion