DETERMINATION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DETERMINATION?

Need another word that means the same as “determination”? Find 32 synonyms and 30 related words for “determination” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Determination” are: conclusion, decision, purpose, finding, resolution, resolve, resoluteness, calculation, discovery, ascertainment, establishment, fixing, deduction, divination, diagnosis, discernment, check, verification, confirmation, setting, specification, a decision about, settlement, designation, allotment, arrangement, choice, naming, nomination, appointment, authorization, prescription

Determination as a Noun

Definitions of "Determination" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “determination” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The controlling or deciding of the nature or outcome of something.
• The act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation.
• The cessation of an estate or interest.
• A position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration.
• The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.
• A judicial decision or sentence.
• The act of making up your mind about something.
• Deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature.
• The quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose.
• A tendency to move in a fixed direction.
• The settlement of a dispute by the authoritative decision of a judge or arbitrator.
• The quality of being determined; firmness of purpose.

Synonyms of "Determination" as a noun (32 Words)

a decision about	A position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration.
allotment	A share set aside for a specific purpose. The allotment of equity securities.
appointment	The act of disposing of property by virtue of the power of appointment. She took up an appointment as head of communications.
arrangement	The action, process, or result of arranging or being arranged. They made arrangements to meet in Chicago.
ascertainment	Someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline. The correct ascertainment of any additional costs.
authorization	Official permission or approval. Horowitz handed him the authorization signed by Evans.
calculation	The procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods. The calculation of depreciation.
check	A move by which a piece or pawn directly attacks the opponent s king and by which the king may be checkmated. Held them in check.
choice	One of a number of things from which only one can be chosen. The choice between good and evil.
conclusion	The summing-up of an argument or text. His conclusion took the evidence into account.
confirmation	Information that confirms or verifies. High unemployment figures were further confirmation that the economy was in recession.
decision	The ability or tendency to make decisions quickly decisiveness. I ll make the decision on my own.
deduction	Something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied. The dividend will be paid without deduction of tax.
designation	The act of putting a person into a non-elective position. A leader s designation of his own successor.
diagnosis	The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential.
discernment	The ability to judge well. An astonishing lack of discernment.
discovery	Something that is discovered. The drug is not a new discovery.
divination	The art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means. The mediums are hired to perform divinations.
establishment	The action of establishing something or being established. Hotels or catering establishments.
finding	The action of finding someone or something. A local doctor reported the finding of numerous dead rats.
fixing	The action of mending or repairing something. Have all the fixings ready before starting.
naming	The verbal act of naming. The part he failed was the naming of state capitals.
nomination	The condition of having been proposed as a suitable candidate for appointment or election. Send your nominations in by 30th November.
prescription	The authoritative recommendation of an action or procedure. I ve got to pick up my prescription from the chemist s.
purpose	The quality of being determined to do or achieve something firmness of purpose. State pensions are considered as earned income for tax purposes.
resoluteness	The trait of being resolute. His resoluteness carried him through the battle.
resolution	Computer science the number of pixels per square inch on a computer generated display the greater the resolution the better the picture. A New Year s resolution.
resolve	A formal resolution by a legislative body or public meeting. She received information that strengthened her resolve.
setting	A piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewellery. A setting of Yevtushenko s bleak poem.
settlement	The process of establishing a settlement or settlements. Most suppliers will offer early settlement discounts.
specification	A restriction that is insisted upon as a condition for an agreement. Give a full specification of the job advertised.
verification	An affidavit attached to a statement confirming the truth of that statement. The verification of official documents.

Usage Examples of "Determination" as a noun

• Those who succeed because of sheer grit and determination.
• The determination of molecular structures.
• Determination of molecular structures.
• His determination showed in his every movement.
• The determination of grammatical inflections.
• Satisfied with the panel's determination.
• Genetic sex determination.
• Expert determination.

Associations of "Determination" (30 Words)

arbiter	Someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue. The critic was considered to be an arbiter of modern literature.
bold	A bold typeface or letter. Bold handwriting.
boldness	The quality of standing out strongly and distinctly. The boldness and independence that characterized his leadership.
brave	People who are brave. It was a time to remember the brave.
bravery	Feeling no fear. Perhaps I ll get a medal for bravery.
choose	Pick out select or choose from a number of alternatives. There are many versions to choose from.
conclude	Arrive at a judgement or opinion by reasoning. We concluded a cease fire.
conclusion	A final settlement. His conclusion took the evidence into account.
courage	The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery. He fought his illness with great courage.
daring	Causing outrage or surprise by being boldly unconventional. A daring crime.
decide	Cause to decide. She had decided on her plan of action.
decision	The ability or tendency to make decisions quickly decisiveness. I ll make the decision on my own.
determine	Find out learn or determine with certainty usually by making an inquiry or other effort. My wife had determined that I must swap my old bike for a car.
deterministic	An inevitable consequence of antecedent sufficient causes. A deterministic theory.
encouraged	Inspired with confidence.
firmness	The state of being fixed, definite, or constant. He sang with a wonderful firmness of tone.
fortitude	Strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage. She endured her illness with great fortitude.
hero	A being of great strength and courage celebrated for bold exploits; often the offspring of a mortal and a god. RAF pilots were the heroes of the Battle of Britain.
indomitable	Impossible to subdue. A woman of indomitable spirit.
manliness	The traditional male quality of being brave and strong. The author s alleged lack of manliness.
mettle	The courage to carry on. The team showed their true mettle in the second half.
prowess	Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field. His prowess as a fisherman.
resolve	The trait of being resolute. The orange light resolved itself into four roadwork lanterns.
resolved	Explained or answered. Constance was resolved not to cry.
resourcefulness	The ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties. A man of great resourcefulness.
select	Selected or chosen for special qualifications. She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her.
unflinching	Not showing fear or hesitation in the face of danger or difficulty. He has shown unflinching determination throughout the campaign.
valor	The qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle. He received a medal for valor.
virility	The masculine property of being capable of copulation and procreation. Great importance is placed on a man s virility.