determination

noun
UK: /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/
US: /dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

  1. The quality of trying to do something even when it is difficult.

    1. She showed great determination to finish the race.
    2. His determination to succeed, despite many failures, is truly inspiring.

  2. The process of deciding something officially.

    1. The determination of the boundary was a long process.
    2. The court's determination of his guilt was based on clear evidence presented.

Synonyms

resolve purpose decision drive willpower finding dedication ruling resolution

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "determination" in English means: The quality of trying to do something even when it is difficult., The process of deciding something officially..

The phonetic transcription of "determination" is /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/ in British English and /dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "determination": resolve, purpose, decision, drive, willpower, finding, dedication, ruling, resolution.

Example usage of "determination": "She showed great determination to finish the race.". More examples on the page.