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determination

Listen/dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition:The act of determining, or the state of being determined.
Through sheer determination, we managed to escape from the tornado.
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Definition:Bringing to an end; termination; limit.
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Definition:Direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion.
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Definition:The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decision of character; resoluteness.
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Definition:The state of decision; a judicial decision, or ending of controversy.
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Definition:That which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution.
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Definition:A flow, rush, or tendency to a particular part
a determination of blood to the head
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Definition:The act, process, or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, weight, intensity, etc.
the determination of the level of salt in sea water
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Definition:The act of defining a concept or notion by giving its essential constituents.
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Definition:The addition of a distinguishing feature to a concept or notion, thus limiting its extent; -- the opposite of generalization.
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Definition:The act of determining the relations of an object, such as genus and species; the referring of minerals, plants, or animals, to the species to which they belong; classification
I am indebted to a friend for the determination of most of these shells.
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