Meaning & use
determination
Firmness of purpose; the quality of continuing to try to achieve something despite difficulty.
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Her determination to finish the marathon never wavered, even in the final grueling mile.
It took real determination for the team to recover from such a poor start.
A note on using this word
"Determination" can also mean an official decision reached after investigation, a more formal, legal sense.
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Words with an opposite meaning
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Another way to use it
2. noun
An official decision reached after investigation or consideration.
The court issued its determination after reviewing all the evidence submitted.
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