determination

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   The act of determining, or the state of being determined.

   • the determination of the wavelength of light
   • the determination of the level of salt in sea water
   • the determination of the oxygen in the air
2. 2

   Direction or tendency to a certain end

   Direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion.

3. 3

   The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions

   The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decisive character; resoluteness; fortitude.

   • Through sheer determination, we managed to escape from the tornado.
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   1. 4

      The state of decision

      The state of decision; a judicial decision, or ending of controversy.

   2. 5

      That which is determined upon

      That which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution.

      • The tribunal has reached a determination in respect of this matter.
   3. 6

      A flow, rush, or tendency to a particular part

      • a determination of blood to the head
   4. 7

      Bringing to an end

      Bringing to an end; termination; limit.

      • If a lease is determined by notice, forfeiture or frustration, all incumbrances will normally end automatically with the determination of the lease and can therefore be ignored.
      • So should that beauty which you hold in lease Find no determination: then you were Yourself again after yourself's decease […]

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