determination in WordNet English dictionary

1. the act of making up your mind about something
   "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"
   decision  determination  conclusion 
   
2. a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
   "a decision unfavorable to the opposition"; "his conclusion took the evidence into account"; "satisfied with the panel's determination"
   decision  determination  conclusion 
   
3. the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
   "the determination of molecular structures"
   determination  finding 
   
4. the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
   "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose"
   determination  purpose 
   
5. deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature
   "the determination of grammatical inflections"
   determination