determination

CEFRB1

/dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The ability to continue trying despite difficulties.

  2. 02

    noun

    The act of deciding something officially.

Examples

  • Because of his determination, he was able to tide over the crisis.

  • He was quite decided in his determination.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

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

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

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

More examples

In context

  • He showed great courage and determination.

  • the determination of the level of salt in sea water

  • the determination of the oxygen in the air

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Origin

noun

From Middle English determinacion, determynacioun, from Old French determinacion, from Latin dēterminātiō. Morphologically determine + -ation.