determination

/dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/

determination

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Definition

The act of determining, or the state of being determined.

Etymology

From Middle English determinacion, determynacioun, from Old French determinacion, from Latin dēterminātiō. Morphologically determine + -ation.

Example Sentences

  • "the determination of the wavelength of light"
  • "the determination of the level of salt in sea water"
  • "the determination of the oxygen in the air"
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