1. determination, finding

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

Example Sentences:
'the determination of molecular structures'

• finding

2. determination, purpose

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

Example Sentences:
'his determination showed in his every movement'
'he is a man of purpose'

• purpose

3. conclusion, decision, determination

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

Example Sentences:
'a decision unfavorable to the opposition'
'his conclusion took the evidence into account'
'satisfied with the panel's determination'

• conclusion
• decision

4. determination

deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature

Example Sentences:
'the determination of grammatical inflections'

5. conclusion, decision, determination

the act of making up your mind about something

Example Sentences:
'the burden of decision was his'
'he drew his conclusions quickly'

• conclusion
• decision