Determination - Definition

n 1: the act of determining the properties of something, usually
by research or calculation; "the determination of molecular
structures" [syn: determination, finding]
2: the quality of being determined to do or achieve something;
firmness of purpose; "his determination showed in his every
movement"; "he is a man of purpose" [syn: determination,
purpose]
3: a position or opinion or judgment reached after
consideration; "a decision unfavorable to the opposition";
"his conclusion took the evidence into account"; "satisfied
with the panel's determination" [syn: decision,
determination, 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 decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly" [syn:
decision, determination, conclusion]