determination
pronunciation
How to pronounce determination in British English:
UK [dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃn]
How to pronounce determination in American English:
US [dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- the act of determining the properties of something
- the quality of being determined to do or achieve something
- a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
- the act of making up your mind about something
Word Origin
- determination (n.)
- mid-14c., "decision, sentence," from Old French déterminacion (14c.) "determination, settlement, definition," from Latin determinationem (nominative determinatio) "conclusion, boundary," noun of action from past participle stem of determinare (see determine). As "a bringing to an end" (especilly of a suit at law), late 15c. As "fixed direction toward a goal," from 1650s, originally in physics or anatomy; metaphoric sense "fixation of will" is from 1680s; that of "quality of being resolute" is from 1822.
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Example
- 1. I got both back through determination and hard work .
- 2. Mercifully few regimes have that kind of determination .
- 3. Composure and determination will help them achieve success .
- 4. I did this with great effort and determination .
- 5. Grandfather bin laden was poor yet he was full of energy and determination .