1. determination
noun. ['dɪˌtɝːməˈneɪʃən'] the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation.
Synonyms
- falsification
- uncovering
- discovery
- falsifying
- proof
- localization
- locating
- validation
- designation
- find
- resolution
- solving
- refutation
- identification
- substantiation
- rectification
- refutal
- disproof
- location
- redetermination
- localisation
- finding
- predetermination
Antonyms
- unlock
- unpin
- unfasten
- untie
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Words that Rhyme with Determination
- deinstitutionalization
- institutionalization
- self-congratulation
- antidiscrimination
- telecommunication
- nondiscrimination
- misrepresentation
- mischaracterization
- internationalization
- industrialization
- decriminalization
- transillumination
- renationalization
- recapitalization
- prestidigitation
- misinterpretation
- misidentification
- miscommunication
- experimentation
- excommunication
- disqualification
- discontinuation
- denationalization
- decentralization
- transplantation
- singularization
- self-perpetuation
- securitization
- reinterpretation
- reconfiguration
Example sentences of the word determination
1. Noun, singular or mass
The hearing officer will make a determination as to if the firing was for unjust reasons.
Quotes containing the word determination
1. The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.
- Vince Lombardi
2. Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.
- Mario Andretti
3. Americans, who make more of marrying for love than any other people, also break up more of their marriages, but the figure reflects not so much the failure of love as the determination of people not to live without it.
- Morton Hunt
2. self-determination
noun. ['ˈsɛlfdɪˌtɝːməˈneɪʃən'] determination of one's own fate or course of action without compulsion.
Synonyms
- discretion
Antonyms
- folly
- imprudence
Etymology
- determination (English)
- self- (English)
3. self-determination
noun. ['ˈsɛlfdɪˌtɝːməˈneɪʃən'] government of a political unit by its own people.
Synonyms
- self-rule
- local option
- home rule
- liberty
- self-government
- autonomy
Etymology
- determination (English)
- self- (English)
4. determination
noun. ['dɪˌtɝːməˈneɪʃən'] the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose.
Synonyms
- tenacity
- industriousness
- persistency
- firmness
- tirelessness
- resolve
- resolution
- persistence
- tenaciousness
- diligence
- resoluteness
- perseverance
- firmness of purpose
- doggedness
- industry
- indefatigability
- pertinacity
- purpose
Antonyms
- unhook
- unbelt
- unbuckle
- unbutton
5. determination
noun. ['dɪˌtɝːməˈneɪʃən'] a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration.
Synonyms
- conclusion
- mind
- decision
- judgement
- predetermination
Antonyms
- summerize
- demonetization
- weaken
- pervious
6. determination
noun. ['dɪˌtɝːməˈneɪʃən'] the act of making up your mind about something.
Synonyms
- choice
- conclusion
- option
- move
- designation
- naming
- pick
- casting lots
- selection
- resolution
- decision
- assignment
- drawing lots
- sortition
- call
Antonyms
- unbar
- unzip
- unchain
- dislodge
7. determination
noun. ['dɪˌtɝːməˈneɪʃən'] deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature.
Synonyms
- deciding
Antonyms
- worsen
- break