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Synonyms for determination
dɪˌtɜr məˈneɪ ʃənde·ter·mi·na·tion

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English Synonyms and Antonyms3.0 / 4 votes

  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 WordNet2.3 / 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

  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, 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, 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, end, conclusion, decision, finish, ending, ratiocination, close, finis, finale, stopping point, finding, closing, purpose, last

Dictionary of English Synonymes0.0 / 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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How to use determination in a sentence?

  1. Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis:

    We outlined to him the main objectives of this government which is to reform Greece in a way that has never been tried before and with a determination that was always absent, we also stated categorically that the debt-deflationary cycle in which Greece finds itself is detrimental to all efforts to reform Greece. He was good enough to explain to us his own constraints.

  2. Michele Yulo:

    What I think is gaining traction is an awareness of female athletes in general and recognition of their strength, skill and determination -- and that yes, this has some effect on the popularity and growth of women's sports programs, there seems to be a greater push for girls and women to be taken seriously in sports.

  3. Janet Woodcock:

    We finalized the FDA's previous determination that 28 active ingredients, including triclosan and benzethonium chloride, are not eligible for evaluation under the FDA's OTC Drug Review for use in consumer antiseptic rubs.

  4. Arun Jaitley:

    Governments must act with determination. The government must have the desire to implement its decisions.

  5. John Winchester:

    Self-determination, which should be the central pillar of indigenous policy-making, is not reflected in the law.


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