Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Determination has 6 different meanings across 1 category:
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
"the determination of molecular structures"
the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
"his determination showed in his every movement"
"he is a man of purpose"
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
"a decision unfavorable to the opposition"
"his conclusion took the evidence into account"
"satisfied with the panel's determination"
deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature
"the determination of grammatical inflections"
the act of making up your mind about something
"the burden of decision was his"
"he drew his conclusions quickly"
The act of determining, or the state of being determined.
"The determination of the winner will be based entirely on the final round scores."
In plain English: Determination is the strong will to keep going toward your goal even when things get hard.
"Her determination to finish the project kept her working late every night."
Usage: Use determination to describe firmness of purpose and resolve in achieving a goal, not the process of making a decision or calculation. It refers to the quality that allows someone to persist despite difficulties.
The word determination comes from the Latin dēterminātiō, which was borrowed into English via Old French and Middle English. It originally referred to the act of setting limits or boundaries before evolving to mean firmness of purpose.