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

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.0 / 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 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

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

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

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:0.0 / 0 votes

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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1. Destini Jackson:

   She’s absolutely the sweetest, funniest, inspirational baby I’ve ever laid eyes on, she automatically captures your heart and you can see the determination in her. She’s so bubbly and even when she’s in pain, she’s constantly smiling and never lets anything keep her down.

2. Luo Yi:

   There's no need to doubt regulators' determination to crack down on behaviours such as illegal margin financing and price manipulation, but at this point, should you panic and sell all your shares? I don't think so.

3. 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.

4. New York Sen. Chuck Schumer:

   His character and fundamental decency are at the core of why he's been such a successful and beloved leader. He's so respected by our caucus for his strength, his legislative acumen, his honesty and his determination. He has left a major mark on this body, this country, and on so many who have met him, gotten to know him, and love him.

5. Attorney Tim Jansen:

   They turned over every stone. And I think they ultimately made a decision that they didn’t have evidence to prove a crime, and I know critics think that the congressman somehow bought it off or somehow used his power, but I found (federal prosecutor) Todd (Gee) very responsible. He was very organized. He had evidence that he believed that he was following, and they made a determination that they weren’t going to charge.