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DETERMINATION
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
Example:
the determination of molecular structures
Synonyms:
determination; finding
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("determination" is a kind of...):
discovery; find; uncovering (the act of discovering something)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "determination"):
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)
Derivation:
determine (fix in scope; fix the boundaries of)
determine (establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study)
determine (find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort)
Sense 2
Meaning:
The act of making up your mind about something
Example:
he drew his conclusions quickly
Synonyms:
conclusion; decision; determination
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("determination" is a kind of...):
choice; option; pick; selection (the act of choosing or selecting)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "determination"):
resolution (a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner)
casting lots; drawing lots; sortition (making a chance decision by using lots (straws or pebbles etc.) that are thrown or drawn)
move (the act of deciding to do something)
call ((sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee)
appointment; assignment; designation; naming (the act of putting a person into a non-elective position)
Derivation:
determine (reach, make, or come to a decision about something)
determine (fix conclusively or authoritatively)
determine (settle conclusively; come to terms)
determine (establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study)
Sense 3
Meaning:
The quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
Example:
he is a man of purpose
Synonyms:
determination; purpose
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("determination" is a kind of...):
firmness; firmness of purpose; resoluteness; resolution; resolve (the trait of being resolute)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "determination"):
doggedness; perseverance; persistence; persistency; pertinacity; tenaciousness; tenacity (persistent determination)
indefatigability; indefatigableness; tirelessness (tireless determination)
diligence; industriousness; industry (persevering determination to perform a task)
Sense 4
Meaning:
Deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature
Example:
the determination of grammatical inflections
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("determination" is a kind of...):
deciding; decision making (the cognitive process of reaching a decision)
Sense 5
Meaning:
A position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
Example:
satisfied with the panel's determination
Synonyms:
conclusion; decision; determination
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("determination" is a kind of...):
judgement; judgment; mind (an opinion formed by judging something)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "determination"):
predetermination (a mental determination or resolve in advance; an antecedent intention to do something)
Derivation:
determine (reach, make, or come to a decision about something)
determine (fix conclusively or authoritatively)
determine (settle conclusively; come to terms)
Context examples:
The determination of the ratio of metamyelocytes compared to total cells present in a sample.
(Metamyelocyte to Total Cell Ratio Measurement, NCI Thesaurus)
Love tormented him and overrode his will, so that, despite all determination, he found himself at the little ink-stained table.
(Martin Eden, by Jack London)
The determination of the amount of methadone present in a sample.
(Methadone Measurement, NCI Thesaurus)
The determination of the number of metamyelocytes present in a sample.
(Metamyelocyte Count, NCI Thesaurus)
The determination of the amount of mephobarbital present in a sample.
(Mephobarbital Measurement, NCI Thesaurus)
The determination of the ratio of the meningeal cells compared to total cells present in a sample.
(Meningeal Cell to Total Cell Ratio Measurement, NCI Thesaurus)
Though her manner varied, however, her determination never did.
(Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen)
The determination of the amount of acetylcholine hormone present in a sample.
(Acetylcholine Measurement, NCI Thesaurus)
The determination of the amount of aldolase present in a sample.
(Aldolase Measurement, NCI Thesaurus)
The determination of the amount of adrenaline hormone present in a sample.
(Adrenaline Measurement, NCI Thesaurus)
