determination

1. The act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation (synset 100152317)
   "the determination of molecular structures"
   is a type of: discovery, find, uncovering - the act of discovering something
   subtypes:

   • designation, identification - the act of designating or identifying something
   • resolution, solving - finding a solution to a problem
   • proof, substantiation, validation - the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something
   • disproof, falsification, falsifying, refutal, refutation - the act of determining that something is false
   • fix, localisation, localization, locating, location - a determination of the place where something is
   • predetermination - the act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place
   • rectification - determination of the length of a curve; finding a straight line equal in length to a given curve
   • redetermination - determining again
   same as: finding
2. The quality of being determined to do or achieve something;
   Firmness of purpose (synset 104871431)
   "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose"
   is a type of: firmness, firmness of purpose, resoluteness, resolution, resolve - the trait of being resolute
   subtypes:

   • doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, pertinacity, tenaciousness, tenacity - persistent determination
   • indefatigability, indefatigableness, tirelessness - tireless determination
   • diligence, industriousness, industry - persevering determination to perform a task
   same as: purpose
3. A position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration (synset 105846685)
   "a decision unfavorable to the opposition"; "his conclusion took the evidence into account"; "satisfied with the panel's determination"
   is a type of: judgement, judgment, mind - an opinion formed by judging something
   subtypes: predetermination - a mental determination or resolve in advance; an antecedent intention to do something
   same as: conclusion, decision
4. Deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature (synset 105796557)
   "the determination of grammatical inflections"
   is a type of: deciding, decision making - the cognitive process of reaching a decision
5. The act of making up your mind about something (synset 100163453)
   "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"
   is a type of: choice, option, pick, selection - the act of choosing or selecting
   subtypes:

   • appointment, assignment, designation, naming - the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
   • call - (sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee
   • move - the act of deciding to do something
   • casting lots, drawing lots, sortition - making a chance decision by using lots (straws or pebbles etc.) that are thrown or drawn
   • resolution - a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner
   same as: conclusion, decision

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