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
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