determination

noun

1. 1

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

   “Through sheer determination, we managed to escape from the tornado.”

2. 2

   Bringing to an end; termination; limit.

3. 3

   Direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion.

4. 4

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

5. 5

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

6. 6

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

7. 7

   A flow, rush, or tendency to a particular part

   “a determination of blood to the head”

8. 8

   The act, process, or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, weight, intensity, etc.

   “the determination of the level of salt in sea water”

9. 9

   The act of defining a concept or notion by giving its essential constituents.

10. 10

    The addition of a distinguishing feature to a concept or notion, thus limiting its extent; -- the opposite of generalization.

11. 11

    The act of determining the relations of an object, such as genus and species; the referring of minerals, plants, or animals, to the species to which they belong; classification

    “I am indebted to a friend for the determination of most of these shells.”