Definitions

determination

[dih-tur-muh-ney-shuhn] / dɪˌtɜr məˈneɪ ʃən /

NOUN

perseverance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assurance boldness bravery conviction courage decision dedication energy fortitude grit persistence resolve self-confidence steadfastness tenacity valor willpower

STRONG

backbone certainty certitude constancy dauntlessness doggedness dogmatism drive fearlessness follow-through guts hardihood heart independence indomitability intrepidity nerve obstinacy pluck purpose purposefulness resoluteness resolution single-mindedness spine spunk stubbornness

WEAK

firm-ness stiff upper lip

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cowardice diffidence fear idleness indecision indifference timidity wavering weakness

STRONG

irresolution

WEAK

beginning disinterest doubt hesitation spinelessness start vacillation

NOUN

conclusion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decision judgment resolve

STRONG

measurement opinion perception purpose resolution result settlement solution verdict visualization

Antonyms

STRONGEST

indecision wavering

STRONG

problem question trouble

WEAK

beginning disinterest doubt hesitation irresolution spinelessness start vacillation

Example Sentences

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But when clinicians treat accommodation as care rather than as a narrow clinical determination tied to functional impairment, we train institutions to do the same.

From The Wall Street Journal

The board is due to make a total of three determinations in the 2026 calendar year.

From BBC

They cannot make a determination of fault, or the size of an award.

From Los Angeles Times

He said: "Since becoming prime minister, I've been impressed by her professionalism and determination to get things done."

From BBC

“I’m talking to him about it. We had a good conversation, and we’ll make a determination pretty soon,” he told reporters.

From The Wall Street Journal

determination

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