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
The State Elections Enforcement Commission will make the final determination on when Elliott would receive the public funds.
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Whittier Christian’s strongest attribute in the playoffs has been its determination.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
The variable nature of gig income can complicate benefit determinations.
—Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Following his tour with Isaacman, Bezos voiced his determination for the company to press onward, and his appreciation to the administrator for NASA's support.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 1 June 2026
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Whittier Christian’s strongest attribute in the playoffs has been its determination.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
The variable nature of gig income can complicate benefit determinations.
—Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Following his tour with Isaacman, Bezos voiced his determination for the company to press onward, and his appreciation to the administrator for NASA's support.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for determination
Noun
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Whether the Browns made the right decision will ultimately be determined on the field.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Warsh's personnel decisions will be closely scrutinized.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Ecology remained characteristic of her approach, but Carson now broadened her aims to encompass a mobilization of public opinion equal to the task of addressing the widespread harms of chemical pesticides in everyday life and agricultural ecosystems alike.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Except where prohibited, acceptance of the Prize constitutes winner’s consent to Sponsor’s use of winner’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions, biographical information, hometown, and state for promotional purposes in any media without further payment of consideration.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The footnote in the Bluebook mentions this deduction.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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In 2024, Newcastle risked a double-digit points deduction and so rushed to sell, losing Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh, before being unable to sign a starter.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Following his Game 1 sluggishness, Wembanyama played with more aggression and decisiveness.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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But Pressure is less a war story, rapt with the hysteria of battlefield deeds, than an intense exposition on the human capacity to tolerate uncertainty at a time when decisiveness is an imperative for action.—
Daniel Jonah Wolpert,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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In an eight-page verdict form, members of the jury broke down their decision.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Five years ago, a similar case generated one of the largest-ever verdicts in a discrimination case involving a single worker — $137 million — but Tesla got the award reduced 98% before reaching a confidential settlement.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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One inference that an outsider could draw from this information is that McDonald’s is the best restaurant in Omaha, good enough for one of the richest men in the world, at least.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Factors like inference backend reliability, network bandwidth during software installation, and timeout policy settings can swing results by 5 to 10 percentage points, the researchers found—entirely independent of what the underlying model can actually do.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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When to See a Doctor For the vast majority of new parents, dry skin is a temporary, frustrating nuisance that resolves as your hormones stabilize and your body adjusts to its new rhythm.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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The March train breakdown strengthened the resolve of city officials to create an alternative people-moving system as soon as possible by repurposing the tunnel, Johnston said.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
26 May 2026
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The officials spoke for roughly two hours, according to a person familiar with the matter, but no announcement has been made since the meeting’s conclusion earlier today.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Ultimately, the employee retired before the case's conclusion.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Determination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determination. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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