determination

• Nom désignant la qualité d'une personne ferme dans ses objectifs, la résolution ou l'acte de prendre une décision officielle.

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.

   Détermination (fermeté de dessein)

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

   Synonymesdoggednessfirmnessperseverancepersistencepurposefulnessresolutenessresolvesingle-mindednesssteadfastnesstenacity

   Antonymesdoubthesitationindecisionirresolutionwavering

2. Decision or resolutionB2formal

   The act of making a decision or reaching a conclusion.

   décision, résolution

   • 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.

   Synonymesconclusiondecisionfindingjudgmentresolutionrulingsettlementverdict

   Antonymesdoubthesitationindecisionirresolutionuncertaintyvacillation

3. Measurement or calculationB2formal

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

   détermination (mesure ou calcul)

   • 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.

   Synonymesassessmentcalculationcomputationestimationevaluationmeasurementquantification

   Antonymesapproximationestimateguess