Determination
noun
A strong decision or aim to do something.
She showed determination in facing the challenges.
Often appears as...
- show determination
- display determination
noun
The process of setting or deciding something.
The determination of a court's jurisdiction is important.
Often appears as...
- court's determination
- determination of a dispute
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Formal
Technical
noun
The process of determining something scientifically.
The determination of the chemical's structure took months.
Often appears as...
- chemical determination
- genetic determination
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Formal
Technical
noun
The controlling or deciding of something's nature or outcome.
The early life experiences play a role in the determination of one's character.
Often appears as...
- determination of character
- determination of nature
noun
A strong decision or aim to do something.
She showed determination in facing the challenges.
Often appears as...
- show determination
- display determination
noun
The process of setting or deciding something.
The determination of a court's jurisdiction is important.
Often appears as...
- court's determination
- determination of a dispute
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
The process of determining something scientifically.
The determination of the chemical's structure took months.
Often appears as...
- chemical determination
- genetic determination
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
The controlling or deciding of something's nature or outcome.
The early life experiences play a role in the determination of one's character.
Often appears as...
- determination of character
- determination of nature
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Often implies positive regard for someone's firm commitment to goals.
His determination to succeed was admired by all.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Strength
Can suggest someone's emotional strength or stubbornness.
Despite the setbacks, her determination never wavered.
Pro Tip 3/3Motivational Speeches
Commonly used in motivational contexts to inspire action.
With determination, you can overcome any obstacle.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Often implies positive regard for someone's firm commitment to goals.
His determination to succeed was admired by all.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Strength
Can suggest someone's emotional strength or stubbornness.
Despite the setbacks, her determination never wavered.
Pro Tip 3/3Motivational Speeches
Commonly used in motivational contexts to inspire action.
With determination, you can overcome any obstacle.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Often implies positive regard for someone's firm commitment to goals.
His determination to succeed was admired by all.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Strength
Can suggest someone's emotional strength or stubbornness.
Despite the setbacks, her determination never wavered.
Pro Tip 3/3Motivational Speeches
Commonly used in motivational contexts to inspire action.
With determination, you can overcome any obstacle.
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Video examples
Sex Determination: More...
This system has worked well for mammals, but throughout the tree of life, we can see other systems that have worked just as well for other animals. There are other groups of animals that also have genetic sex determination, but their systems can be pretty different from ours. Birds and some reptiles have their sex genetically determined,
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The many meanings of...
the plans for the other statues had fallen through, and the city realized that lifting such a large sculpture to the roof would be more difficult than they had thought. Furthermore, the statue was so detailed and lifelike, down to the bulging veins in David's arm and the determination on his face,
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Learning from dirty jobs...
I started to look at teamwork and determination. And basically, all those platitudes they call "successories" that hang with that schmaltzy art in boardrooms around the world right now, that stuff -- it's suddenly all been turned on its head. Safety. Safety first is
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Jonathan Foley: The...
and organic farming must work together. There is no single solution. We need collaboration, imagination, determination, because failure is not an option. How do we feed the world without destroying it? Yeah, so we face one of the greatest grand challenges
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How to disrupt...
you begin in life if you work hard enough you'll make it to the top if you don't it's because you didn't try hard enough our ability to succeed in society is much less determined by our grit or determination than it is by our zip code
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Secrets of the X...
The X chromosome, on the other hand, contains important genes for things other than sex determination or reproduction, like nervous system development, skeletal muscle function, and the receptors in the eyes that detect green light.
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Nationalism vs....
that political concerns are kind of overblown, that actually, political leaders don't have that much influence in the world, that the real determination of humanity at this point is by science, by invention, by companies,
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Savitri and Satyavan:...
His parents had once been wealthy rulers, until his father was blinded and overthrown in a violent coup. Now Satyavan worked tirelessly to support their meager new life. His determination and devotion moved the princess.
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Inside the Extraordinary...
you can't expect you to this fall from the sky or something it takes a lot of determination passion and just really really wanting this so much that you'll do everything in your
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Young Falcons Learn to...
even for the queen of the falcons this first flight takes courage and determination
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Sex Determination: More...
This system has worked well for mammals, but throughout the tree of life, we can see other systems that have worked just as well for other animals. There are other groups of animals that also have genetic sex determination, but their systems can be pretty different from ours. Birds and some reptiles have their sex genetically determined,
Video examples
The many meanings of...
the plans for the other statues had fallen through, and the city realized that lifting such a large sculpture to the roof would be more difficult than they had thought. Furthermore, the statue was so detailed and lifelike, down to the bulging veins in David's arm and the determination on his face,
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Learning from dirty jobs...
I started to look at teamwork and determination. And basically, all those platitudes they call "successories" that hang with that schmaltzy art in boardrooms around the world right now, that stuff -- it's suddenly all been turned on its head. Safety. Safety first is
Video examples
Jonathan Foley: The...
and organic farming must work together. There is no single solution. We need collaboration, imagination, determination, because failure is not an option. How do we feed the world without destroying it? Yeah, so we face one of the greatest grand challenges
Video examples
How to disrupt...
you begin in life if you work hard enough you'll make it to the top if you don't it's because you didn't try hard enough our ability to succeed in society is much less determined by our grit or determination than it is by our zip code
Video examples
Secrets of the X...
The X chromosome, on the other hand, contains important genes for things other than sex determination or reproduction, like nervous system development, skeletal muscle function, and the receptors in the eyes that detect green light.
Video examples
Nationalism vs....
that political concerns are kind of overblown, that actually, political leaders don't have that much influence in the world, that the real determination of humanity at this point is by science, by invention, by companies,
Video examples
Savitri and Satyavan:...
His parents had once been wealthy rulers, until his father was blinded and overthrown in a violent coup. Now Satyavan worked tirelessly to support their meager new life. His determination and devotion moved the princess.
Video examples
Inside the Extraordinary...
you can't expect you to this fall from the sky or something it takes a lot of determination passion and just really really wanting this so much that you'll do everything in your
Video examples
Young Falcons Learn to...
even for the queen of the falcons this first flight takes courage and determination
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Quote examples
Emma Hayes
English Businesswoman
I'm so proud of myself. I got to this level through my hard work, my determination and I'm fortunate enough to be working for a football club that I adore, that have given me license to do this and I work with a set of players that were always in control, even when I didn't feel like I was!
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Melania Trump
American First Lady
Donald has a deep and unbounding determination and a never-give-up attitude. I have seen him fight for years to get a project done - or even started - and he does not give up! If you want someone to fight for you and your country, I can assure you, he is the 'guy.
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Fallon Sherrock
English Entertainer
Against the men I have a point to prove. So I have more determination whereas, when I'm playing the women, we know each other's games so well. I need that extra boost just to prove to the men we can compete against them.
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Hafthor Bjornsson
Icelander Athlete
Training and eating with super precision and determination on top of an already busy schedule as an actor and businessman has been really difficult and I am lucky to have the support of my family, friends and fans.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
American President
Our national determination to keep free of foreign wars and foreign entanglements cannot prevent us from feeling deep concern when ideals and principles that we have cherished are challenged.
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Gonzalo Higuain
Argentinian Athlete
When you are getting warmed up and you hear the fans there, singing your name, when you feel that the fans support you like this, it gives you even more determination inside.
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George A. Sheehan
American Writer
Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be.
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Howard Thurman
American Theologian
At the core of life is a hard purposefulness, a determination to live.
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Louis L'Amour
American Author
A great book begins with an idea; a great life, with a determination.
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Kadeena Cox
British Athlete
You just have to have heart, passion, determination and self-belief.
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Emma Hayes
English Businesswoman
I'm so proud of myself. I got to this level through my hard work, my determination and I'm fortunate enough to be working for a football club that I adore, that have given me license to do this and I work with a set of players that were always in control, even when I didn't feel like I was!
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Melania Trump
American First Lady
Donald has a deep and unbounding determination and a never-give-up attitude. I have seen him fight for years to get a project done - or even started - and he does not give up! If you want someone to fight for you and your country, I can assure you, he is the 'guy.
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Fallon Sherrock
English Entertainer
Against the men I have a point to prove. So I have more determination whereas, when I'm playing the women, we know each other's games so well. I need that extra boost just to prove to the men we can compete against them.
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Hafthor Bjornsson
Icelander Athlete
Training and eating with super precision and determination on top of an already busy schedule as an actor and businessman has been really difficult and I am lucky to have the support of my family, friends and fans.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
American President
Our national determination to keep free of foreign wars and foreign entanglements cannot prevent us from feeling deep concern when ideals and principles that we have cherished are challenged.
Quote examples
Gonzalo Higuain
Argentinian Athlete
When you are getting warmed up and you hear the fans there, singing your name, when you feel that the fans support you like this, it gives you even more determination inside.
Quote examples
George A. Sheehan
American Writer
Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be.
Quote examples
Howard Thurman
American Theologian
At the core of life is a hard purposefulness, a determination to live.
Quote examples
Louis L'Amour
American Author
A great book begins with an idea; a great life, with a determination.
Quote examples
Kadeena Cox
British Athlete
You just have to have heart, passion, determination and self-belief.
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