1
as in decision
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
the determination with which the pioneers settled the land despite many hardships and setbacks
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2
as in opinion
a position arrived at after consideration
a determination by the judge regarding an appropriate sentence
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3
as in deduction
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
his determination of the truth of the matter
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Recent Examples of determination
The alignment of the ambassadors, seated to the president's far left, has been upended by Trump's determination to end the war in Ukraine, with friendly overtures to Russian President Vladimir Putin and an Oval Office brawl Friday that sent Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy packing.
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Susan Page, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
The Argentinian pope is driven by a deep sense of mission and since being in hospital has shown a determination to recover, despite battling pneumonia in both lungs.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
However, a maximum of three artists are allowed to be selected and determinations are made by a private vote.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
Newsweek has reached out to legal experts to analyze whether Trump's executive order truly contradicts the 14th Amendment and, if so, to clarify the legal reasoning behind such a determination.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
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Susan Page, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
The Argentinian pope is driven by a deep sense of mission and since being in hospital has shown a determination to recover, despite battling pneumonia in both lungs.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
However, a maximum of three artists are allowed to be selected and determinations are made by a private vote.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
Newsweek has reached out to legal experts to analyze whether Trump's executive order truly contradicts the 14th Amendment and, if so, to clarify the legal reasoning behind such a determination.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for determination
Noun
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At the time, the FERC decision sent power stocks tumbling.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
1 Mar. 2025
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Parmesan Zucchini Tots Denser than your average tater tot—and (in this writer’s humble opinion) tastier, too.—
Jennifer Adams,
StyleCaster,
26 Feb. 2025
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The very nature of social media drives polarizing opinions, but for properties that spread to sections of society that aren’t entirely online, much of this discussion and controversy can be easily ignored.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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However, other ways exist to deduct some expenses that qualify for a meal and entertainment tax deduction. 2024 Meals and Entertainment Allowable Tax Deductions The meals and entertainment tax deduction rules are the same for tax years 2023 and 2024.—
David Rae,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Charitable contributions are only one part of the big picture of Schedule A deductions.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Feb. 2025
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The case still has a long way to go before a verdict will be reached and IA's fate potentially decided.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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Following the verdict, Superior Court Judge Elizabeth C. Leaming sentenced Jean-Baptiste to 364 days in prison.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
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And for inference, there is expected to be increasing amounts of competition in chips.—
Nathan Bomey,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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High-performance tasks, such as AI inference, are assigned to powerful hardware, while lighter processes like analytics run on common devices.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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But Trump should also not underestimate the resolve with which Arab nations may respond to his brazen attempt to sideline Palestinian agency, argued Anna Jacobs, a fellow at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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An underperformance in front of goal has intensified the spotlight on defensive resolve.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Early on, Clement telegraphs his conclusion in his discussion of what Rule 48(a) does and doesn't permit a judge to do.—
Michael Rothfeld,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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O’Neill has spent a quarter of his life getting to that conclusion.—
TIME,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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Conclusion The path to meaningful DEI progress requires patience, persistence and rigorous measurement.—
Natalie Norfus,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Patience, persistence and strategic thinking separate the best from the rest.—
Stephen Nalley,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Determination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determination. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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