Meaning & Definition of Determination in English

1. The act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

• "The determination of molecular structures"

2. The quality of being determined to do or achieve something

• Firmness of purpose

• "His determination showed in his every movement"

• "He is a man of purpose"

3. A position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

• "A decision unfavorable to the opposition"

• "His conclusion took the evidence into account"

• "Satisfied with the panel's determination"

4. Deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature

• "The determination of grammatical inflections"

5. The act of making up your mind about something

• "The burden of decision was his"

• "He drew his conclusions quickly"