determination

noun

di-ˌtər-mə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce determination (audio)
Definition of determinationnext
1
as in decision
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose the determination with which the pioneers settled the land despite many hardships and setbacks

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2
as in opinion
a position arrived at after consideration a determination by the judge regarding an appropriate sentence

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3
as in deduction
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning his determination of the truth of the matter

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Recent Examples of determination Yet this time, CDC political leadership questioned the state’s determinations in a politicized social media post and delayed adding the deaths to the national dashboard. — Demetre Daskalakis, STAT, 4 Sep. 2026 Prima is an ambitious debut fueled by determination, pop potential, and a quick-witted perspective. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026 For example, in Ozaukee County disagreements near Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve have prompted discussion of permanent signs and a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources determination establishing the ordinary high-water mark. — Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2026 To reach its determination, Semel pored through 903 stories and 77 videos that bear Russini’s byline, co-byline, a contributor line or a mention of her reporting from her 32 months at the publication. — Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for determination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determination
  1. decision
  2. opinion
  3. deduction
  4. decisiveness
  5. verdict
  6. inference
  7. resolve
  8. conclusion
Noun
  • Kroenke’s decision to purchase the Angels at a record $4 billion valuation has not impacted Trout’s plans to remain in Southern California.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The games present overly simplified worlds devoid of civilians, children, and animals, and there are no lasting consequences for players’ decisions.
    — Susan Page, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of decision
Noun
  • In an unsigned opinion, a majority of the justices said the administration is likely to win its argument that the group suing to stop construction cannot show its been sufficiently harmed.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Capricorn December 22 – January 19 Someone close to you may arrive with urgency, opinions, and absolutely no interest in waiting.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of opinion
Noun
  • Sami claimed deductions totaling about $98,000 over three years as charitable and marketing expenses.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Last year, Congress passed a bipartisan update to the tax code that included a new non-itemizer charitable deduction.
    — Dale Bannon, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of deduction
Noun
  • Not the product who was named the starter, but just the fact that Florida was willing to settle on one arm, an issue of decisiveness previous coach Billy Napier struggled with two years ago.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Black got the start and ran for 33 yards on eight carries, showing the decisiveness and explosiveness the 49ers liked about him during his time helping Indiana win a national championship last season.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of decisiveness
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  • Shortly after hearing the verdict, Shakur’s sister, Sekyiwa, embraced a man seated behind her and wiped her eyes with a tissue, according to a live feed of the proceeding from The Associated Press.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Rahmani says if the jury still can’t reach a verdict, Sullivan will have no choice but to declare a mistrial.
    — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of verdict
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  • By 2030, inference will make up half of all AI compute and 30% to 40% of total data center demand, according to McKinsey.
    — Isabel O'Brien,Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The efficiency of the underlying hardware suddenly matters more, as does where inference takes place.
    — Tiffany Chang, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of inference
Noun
  • His periodic fireside chats were broadcast on the radio and captivated the nation with their warmth, clarity and resolve.
    — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Ukraine, for its part, has pursued long-range drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and logistics hubs, seeking to raise the cost of the war for Moscow and test President Vladimir Putin's resolve after more than four-and-a-half years of conflict.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of resolve
Noun
  • That didn’t stop more controversy from falling on the conference’s doorstep Saturday night, when one more play produced a conclusion that will likely be talked about for decades.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • That’s the conclusion the two seem to have come to, especially after the fireman Rosie has her current hopes pinned on asks her out to a fancy dinner date, only to stand her up.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
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“Determination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determination. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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