Synonyms for détermination
dɪˌtɜr məˈneɪ ʃəndéter·mi·na·tion

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1. determination

   The aim is the direction in which one shoots, or sometimes that which is aimed at. The mark is that at which one shoots; the goal, that toward which one runs. All alike indicate the direction of endeavor. The end is the point at which one expects or hopes to close his labors; the object, that which he would grasp as the reward of his labors. Aspiration, design, endeavor, purpose, referring to the mental acts by which the aim is attained, are often used as interchangeable with aim. Aspiration applies to what are viewed as noble aims; endeavor, design, intention, purpose, indifferently to the best or worst. Aspiration has less of decision than the other terms; one may aspire to an object, and yet lack the fixedness of purpose by which alone it can be attained. Purpose is stronger than intention. Design especially denotes the adaptation of means to an end; endeavor refers to the exertions by which it is to be attained. One whose aims are worthy, whose aspirations are high, whose designs are wise, and whose purposes are steadfast, may hope to reach the goal of his ambition, and will surely win some object worthy of a life's endeavor. Compare AMBITION; DESIGN.

   Synonyms:
   aim, aspiration, design, end, end, endeavor, endeavor, goal, inclination, intent, intention, mark, object, purpose, tendency

   Antonyms:
   aimlessness, avoidance, carelessness, heedlessness, neglect, negligence, oversight, purposelessness, thoughtlessness

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:2.3 / 3 votes

1. determination, findingnoun

   the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

   "the determination of molecular structures"

   Synonyms:
   decision, purpose, conclusion, finding, determination

2. determination, purposenoun

   the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose

   "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose"

   Synonyms:
   purpose, role, determination, conclusion, function, intention, use, aim, design, finding, intent, decision

3. decision, determination, conclusionnoun

   a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

   "a decision unfavorable to the opposition"; "his conclusion took the evidence into account"; "satisfied with the panel's determination"

   Synonyms:
   decisiveness, termination, determination, end, conclusion, decision, finish, ending, ratiocination, close, finis, finale, stopping point, finding, closing, purpose, last

4. determinationnoun

   deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature

   "the determination of grammatical inflections"

   Synonyms:
   decision, purpose, conclusion, finding

5. decision, determination, conclusionnoun

   the act of making up your mind about something

   "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"

   Synonyms:
   decisiveness, termination, determination, end, conclusion, decision, finish, ending, ratiocination, close, finis, finale, stopping point, finding, closing, purpose, last

Matched Categories

1. • Choice
   • Decision Making
   • Discovery
   • Resoluteness

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. determinationnoun

   Synonyms:
   decision, resolution, conclusion, judgment, purpose, resolve

2. determinationnoun

   Synonyms:
   direction, tendency, leaning

3. determinationnoun

   Synonyms:
   (Law.) ceasing, termination

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1. List of paraphrases for "determination":

   resolve, determining, identification, decisiveness, commitment, decision, determine, firmness, détermination, willingness, identifying, calculation, identify, resoluteness, determinations, determined, tenacity, design, quantitation, will, dedication, setting, desire, definition, dosage, ascertainment

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How to use détermination in a sentence?

1. Michelle Obama:

   I'm passionate about this because I truly see myself in these girls -- in their hunger, in their burning determination to rise above their circumstances and reach for something more. And I know that many of you do, too.

2. Aloo Denish Obiero:

   The legacy of freedom is inscribed by those who envisioned a world liberated from tyranny, dared to challenge the fetters of oppression, and defended the pursuit of dignity and self-determination—ideals we must fervently uphold.

3. Mayor Sadiq Khan:

   London has to take back control too. Londoners, who voted for a different path to the rest of England, need more self-determination, we need to control our own destiny.

4. Rosalind Sussman Yalow:

   We must believe in ourselves or no one else will believe in us; we must match our aspirations with the competence, courage, and determination to succeed.

5. Ruth Milkman:

   In both cases, it's a David and Goliath situation. They're up against a very powerful, determined opponent, in both cases, it's a very heavy lift because of Amazon's resources and determination to stamp out any unionization efforts.