"determination" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/ [UK] Audio: en-us-determination.ogg [US] Forms: determination [singular], determinations [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. The act of determining, or the state of being determined.
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  2. Bringing to an end; termination; limit.
    Sense id: simple-determination-en-noun-Rp7JtIaI
  3. Direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion.
    Sense id: simple-determination-en-noun-DdinkCaj
  4. The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decision of character; resoluteness.
    Sense id: simple-determination-en-noun-KntNUrh2
  5. The state of decision; a judicial decision, or ending of controversy.
    Sense id: simple-determination-en-noun-U6~lRtxh
  6. That which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution.
    Sense id: simple-determination-en-noun-gZjxqpmq
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