Definitions
1.nounThe act of determining, or the state of being determined."Through sheer determination, we managed to escape from the tornado."
2.nounBringing to an end; termination; limit.
3.nounDirection or tendency to a certain end; impulsion.
4.nounThe quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decision of character; resoluteness.
5.nounThe state of decision; a judicial decision, or ending of controversy.
6.nounThat which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution.
7.nounA flow, rush, or tendency to a particular part"a determination of blood to the head"
8.nounThe act, process, or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, weight, intensity, etc."the determination of the level of salt in sea water"
9.nounThe act of defining a concept or notion by giving its essential constituents.
10.nounThe addition of a distinguishing feature to a concept or notion, thus limiting its extent; -- the opposite of generalization.
11.nounThe 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."