noun The act of determining, or the state of being determined. The act, process, or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, weight, intensity, etc.
the determination of the wavelength of light
noun The act, process, or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, weight, intensity, etc.
the determination of the wavelength of light
noun The act of defining a concept or notion by giving its essential constituents.
noun The addition of a distinguishing feature to a concept or notion, thus limiting its extent.
noun The act of determining the relations of an object, such as genus and species; the referring of minerals, plants, or animals, to the species to which they belong; classification
I am indebted to a friend for the determination of most of these shells.
noun Direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion.
noun The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decisive character; resoluteness; fortitude.
Through sheer determination, we managed to escape from the tornado.
noun The state of decision; a judicial decision, or ending of controversy.