· the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation; "the determination of molecular structures"
Synonym(s): finding
Hypernym(s): discovery, find, uncovering
· the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose"
Synonym(s): purpose
Hypernym(s): resoluteness, firmness, firmness_of_purpose, resolve, resolution
· a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration; "a decision unfavorable to the opposition"; "his conclusion took the evidence into account"; "satisfied with the panel's determination"
Synonym(s): decision, conclusion
Hypernym(s): judgment, judgement, mind
· deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature; "the determination of grammatical inflections"
Hypernym(s): decision_making, deciding
· the act of making up your mind about something; "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"
Synonym(s): decision, conclusion
Hypernym(s): choice, selection, option, pick