determination

• Substantiv, das die Eigenschaft bezeichnet, fest entschlossen zu sein oder etwas mit Beharrlichkeit zu verfolgen; außerdem die offizielle Feststellung oder Entscheidung einer Sache.

A noun referring to the quality of being firm in purpose, resolve, or the act of deciding something officially.

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1. Firmness of purposeB1formal

   The quality of being determined to do something despite difficulties.

   Entschlossenheit

   • Her determination to succeed was inspiring.
   • He showed great determination in finishing the marathon.
   • With determination, you can overcome any obstacle.

   Synonymedoggednessfirmnessperseverancepersistencepurposefulnessresolutenessresolvesingle-mindednesssteadfastnesstenacity

   Antonymedoubthesitationindecisionirresolutionwavering

2. Decision or resolutionB2formal

   The act of making a decision or reaching a conclusion.

   Entscheidung

   • The committee's determination was final.
   • The court's determination of the case took several weeks.
   • We need a clear determination of the project's scope.

   Synonymeconclusiondecisionfindingjudgmentresolutionrulingsettlementverdict

   Antonymedoubthesitationindecisionirresolutionuncertaintyvacillation

3. Measurement or calculationB2formal

   The process of finding out the exact amount, value, or nature of something.

   Bestimmung

   • The determination of the chemical composition was complex.
   • Accurate determination of the distance is essential.
   • The scientists worked on the determination of the sample's age.

   Synonymeassessmentcalculationcomputationestimationevaluationmeasurementquantification

   Antonymeapproximationestimateguess