26984 words

determination

8 definitions • 10 examples
1
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:

Examples:

a man of fierce/ruthless determination
[ + to infinitive ] You can't help but admire her determination to succeed.
2
the process of controlling, influencing, or deciding something:

Examples:

The determination of policy is not your business - your job is to implement it.
3
the process of finding something out:

Examples:

the determination of his whereabouts
4
the ability to continue trying to do something, even if it is difficult:

Examples:

[ + to infinitive ] She has a lot of determination to succeed.
5
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult:

Examples:

I admired his drive and determination - he never gave up.
determination to do sth She had great determination to succeed.
6
the process of controlling, influencing, or deciding something:

Examples:

The determination of policy is not your business - your job is to implement it.
7
the process of finding something out:

Examples:

the determination of his whereabouts
8

Examples:

The court is required to issue a final determination on those issues by the end of the year.

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