determination
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the quality of mind that makes you continue trying to do something even when it is very difficult.
the quality of being resolute or firm in purpose; the mental fortitude required to achieve a goal despite obstacles.
Simple“It took great determination to finish the marathon in such heavy rain.”
In context“Her determination to succeed in the competitive world of classical music was evident in her rigorous eight-hour daily practice schedule.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
an official decision made by a court or a person in authority.
the formal act of settling or terminating a controversy by a judicial or authoritative decision.
Simple“The committee will make a final determination on the case next week.”
In context“The court's determination that the contract was invalid effectively ended the three-year legal battle between the two corporations.”
UsageOften followed by the preposition 'of' or 'that'.
- 03 C1 Advanced
the process of calculating, measuring, or discovering something exactly.
the act of establishing or identifying something through observation, calculation, or scientific research.
Simple“The determination of the exact age of the fossil took several months.”
In context“Accurate determination of the chemical composition of the soil is essential before any construction can begin on the site.”
Synonyms
“They are in our hearts and we are going to tend to people with our full determination,” he said.”
“But engineers don’t have all the data in hand to make a final determination.”
From Middle English determinacion, determynacioun, from Old French determinacion, from Latin dēterminātiō. Morphologically determine + -ation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.