determination
US /dɪˌtɝː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK /dɪˌtɝː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
1.
the quality of being determined; firmness of purpose.
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Her determination to succeed was evident in her hard work.
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He showed great determination in overcoming his illness.
2.
the process of establishing something exactly, typically by calculation or research.
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The determination of the exact location of the artifact took months.
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The court's determination of guilt was based on strong evidence.