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 Rather than be daunted by scale or fear of the unknown, determination—destiny, even—prod the poet-philosopher up this craggy citadel to glory. — A.d. Amorosi, SPIN, 6 Aug. 2026 Directed by Academy Award nominee Todd Field, the cinematic campaign centers on quiet determination rather than luck, a message Bailey says resonated with him immediately. — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 Chris Roland-Wallace One of Roland-Wallace’s defining traits, which took him from California high school football to the NFL, is his determination. — Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 Soul Surfer explores Bethany’s recovery from the devastating attack and her determination to relearn how to surf with one arm. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 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
  • Moore said the amendment keeps Maryland engaged in the national debate over maps while leaving the final decision to voters.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Every court now wrestling with preemption is really wrestling with that silence, and silence, at this volume, is a decision someone will eventually have to make out loud.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of decision
Noun
  • But public opinions of Israel have since shifted, particularly among Democrats.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • What agencies’ differing opinions mean for e-moto riders In emails to the Statesman, the Nampa Police Department and Ada County Sheriff’s Office seemed to back Meridian’s take on the law.
    — Rose Evans August 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of opinion
Noun
  • Zahavy dissected the process that went into Albert Einstein’s formulation of his General Relativity Theory, noting that the scientist’s thinking evolved through three phases – deduction, induction, and finally, abduction.
    — Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The proposal has drawn questions from opponents about how the plan squares with the historic preservation easement placed on the property, which could unlock a tax deduction for investors as development rights are restricted.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of deduction
Noun
  • Leaders often face dangerous blind spots, not from incompetence, but from strengths like confidence and decisiveness becoming liabilities.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of decisiveness
Noun
  • Boards ask probing questions but rarely deliver blunt verdicts.
    — Samuel Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The conclusions of these organizations should not be presented as though no legitimate disagreement remains — or mistaken for a court verdict.
    — Arielle Kaden, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of verdict
Noun
  • In 2024 DeepMind released AlphaFold3’s inference code and made its model weights available for academic research, and independent groups have since developed their own versions and extensions.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Toronto company integrates AI model weights and silicon for better inference.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of inference
Noun
  • Iran’s leaders project resolve while internal rifts deepen over whether to negotiate with Washington.
    — Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This moment has strengthened policymakers’ resolve in the European Union, where an airline SAF mandate has faced pushback from industry since it was signed into law in 2023.
    — Justin Worland, Time, 31 July 2026
Definition of resolve
Noun
  • Some estimates were too imprecise to support a firm conclusion, and previous longitudinal studies have reported links between loneliness, isolation and physical illness.
    — The Conversation US, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center will close April 1, and not be returned to its regular users until the fall of 2028, after the conclusion of the Olympic Games.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
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