de|ter|mi|na|tion

de|ter|mi|na|tion
de|ter|mi|na|tion «dih TUR muh NAY shuhn», noun.
1. great firmness in carrying out a purpose; fixed purpose: »

My determination was not weakened by the difficulties I met.

SYNONYM(S): resolve, resolution.
2. a finding out the exact amount or kind, by weighing, measuring, or calculating: »

determination of the gold in a sample of rock.

3. the act of deciding; act of settling beforehand: »

The determination of the list of things to prepare for that important trip took a long time. The determination of the best name for the product called for considerable discussion. Determination of the U.S. price, which is the keystone of the world-wide structure of crude oil prices, is divorced from normal commercial forces (Wall Street Journal).

4. the state of being determined; settlement; decision: »

The doctor's determination was to operate at once.

5. the result of finding out exactly; conclusion: »

The doctor's determination was made after he received a report on the tests.

6. fixed direction or tendency, as that of the blood toward a particular part of the body, or, figuratively, of the intellect or will toward some object or end.
7. a determining of bounds or limits; fixing the extent, position, or identity (of anything); delimitation: »

The determination of the property lines was required before the sale.

8. Logic. a) the making of an idea, concept, etc., more precise in its outline by the addition of restrictive attributes or other qualifying features. b) the defining of a concept by specifying its parts.
9. a) a judicial or authoritative decision or settlement of a matter at issue, such as a controversy or suit. b) the decision arrived at; authoritative or final ruling.
10. Law. a conclusion or termination.
11. Embryology. the changes within embryonic cells which fix their future course of development: »

The gene is a unit of determination (Bulletin of Atomic Scientists).


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