Synonyms for determination
dɪˌtɜr məˈneɪ ʃən

Princeton's WordNet(2.33 / 3 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. determination, finding(noun)

   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, purpose(noun)

   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, conclusion(noun)

   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. determination(noun)

   deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature

   "the determination of grammatical inflections"

   Synonyms:
   decision, purpose, conclusion, finding

5. decision, determination, conclusion(noun)

   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

English Synonyms and Antonyms(3.00 / 4 votes)Rate these synonyms:

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

Dictionary of English Synonymes(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. determination(n.)

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

2. determination(n.)

   Synonyms:
   direction, tendency, leaning

3. determination(n.)

   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 determination in a sentence?

1. John Kerry:

   The critical factor in my determination was this: moving forward with this project would significantly undermine our ability to continue leading the world in combating climate change.

2. RVM:

   With Inspiration, Liberation and Determination, you can reach any Destination.

3. Ben Carson:

   The jihadists want to infiltrate our nation. We have to exercise something that even resembles common sense, that would be foolishness to take in people from a region where we don't have any way in making a determination if this person is radicalized already or potentially radicalized.

4. Anthony Fauci:

   I think we have to wait for the first couple of weeks in January to make any determination as to what's gone wrong, if anything.

5. Michel Barnier:

   I am not optimistic about avoiding a no-deal scenario, but we should all continue to work with determination, the backstop is the maximum amount of flexibility that the EU can offer to a non-member state.

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