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Engelsk substantiv: determination

1. determination (om handling) the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThe determination of molecular structures.


Ord med samme betydning (synonymer)finding


Mindre spesifikke uttrykkdiscovery, find, uncovering


Mere spesifikke uttrykkdesignation, disproof, falsification, falsifying, fix, identification, localisation, localization, locating, location, predetermination, proof, rectification, redetermination, refutal, refutation, resolution, solving, substantiation, validation

2. determination (om egenskap) the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningHis determination showed in his every movement.
He is a man of purpose.


Ord med samme betydning (synonymer)purpose


Mindre spesifikke uttrykkfirmness, firmness of purpose, resoluteness, resolution, resolve


Mere spesifikke uttrykkdiligence, doggedness, indefatigability, indefatigableness, industriousness, industry, perseverance, persistence, persistency, pertinacity, tenaciousness, tenacity, tirelessness

3. determination (om erkjendelse) a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningA decision unfavorable to the opposition.
His conclusion took the evidence into account.
Satisfied with the panel's determination.


Ord med samme betydning (synonymer)conclusion, decision


Mindre spesifikke uttrykkjudgement, judgment, mind


Mere spesifikke uttrykkpredetermination

4. determination (om erkjendelse) deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThe determination of grammatical inflections.


Mindre spesifikke uttrykkdeciding, decision making

5. determination (om handling) the act of making up your mind about something


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThe burden of decision was his.
He drew his conclusions quickly.


Ord med samme betydning (synonymer)conclusion, decision


Mindre spesifikke uttrykkchoice, option, pick, selection


Mere spesifikke uttrykkappointment, assignment, call, casting lots, designation, drawing lots, move, naming, resolution, sortition









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