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 That kind of determination may involve job duties, transportation, treatment side effects, fluctuating symptoms and the difference between working sometimes and working consistently. — Michelle Mbekeani, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Between that, the Charlie’s Angels movies, and Kill Bill, Lucy Liu was a defining figure in the determination of the cultural taste that would come to define the rest of my life. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 July 2026 Many others made the same move, trusting that Europe still had the determination to push forward where others had stopped. — Florencia Canelli, Scientific American, 1 July 2026 Some states have since created their own navigability tests to make more specific determinations. — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 1 July 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
  • The best meals arrive slowly, with water nearby, warm air moving through the room, and service that makes staying longer feel like the only sensible decision.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
    — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Definition of decision
Noun
  • The commissioners’ proclamation said the school district’s arguments in its 2024 lawsuit against the Education Department informed much of the opinion.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
  • Despite their differing opinions on Oppenheimer, everyone in the studio was jazzed to see what Nolan had made (though Hannah was a little skeptical of Matt Damon as Odysseus).
    — Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 14 July 2026
Definition of opinion
Noun
  • Important public policy delivered through deductions, deferrals and account rules that reward people who already have cash to save.
    — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Many states also provide tax deductions or credits for contributions.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Definition of deduction
Noun
  • This perhaps was the England football team’s own equivalent, for the decisiveness, for the individuality of it, and above all for the power.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • Legal experts say the speed and decisiveness of the Department of Justice’s proposed antitrust settlement with OhioHealth should put other hospitals on notice.
    — Tara Bannow, STAT, 17 June 2026
Definition of decisiveness
Noun
  • For example, a 30-second limit from the first stoppage of play for an initial VAR verdict, then another 30 seconds for the referee to make the final call.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 14 July 2026
  • The total comprises the $5 million in damages awarded in the jury's May 2023 verdict, plus post-judgment interest that accrued in the subsequent three years.
    — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Definition of verdict
Noun
  • Nutanix comes at it from private inference and hybrid infrastructure.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • It is earned through transparency, verification, and a clear distinction between fact, inference, and speculation.
    — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of inference
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  • The two actors stand near a man in a latex bodysuit holding a giant dragon mask, a proxy for the eventual CGI Tessarion, while Norton mixes his character’s preening resolve with hints of his genuine fear of the creature.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026
  • Whether a challenge was reckless or unlucky, whether force was proportionate, whether intent should count at all — no additional data resolves these questions.
    — Oded Netzer, Fortune, 13 July 2026
Definition of resolve
Noun
  • The event offered a diverse mix of finishes and decisions, providing plenty of action beyond the main event's abrupt conclusion.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Yet, just hours after the conclusion of the second day of the NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets said goodbye to the LaMelo Ball era, sending him to Minnesota for Naz Reid even though the star guard loved it in the Carolinas.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
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