determination

Everyday

1. Being firm about doing something and not giving up even when it is hard. tree →
2. (formal) Finding out or deciding something exactly, often officially: «the determination of the winner». tree →
3. (formal, science) Measuring or calculating something exactly: «the determination of density». tree →

In the lessons

In stories and sport, determination is what helps a character keep going and win. In school reports, «shows great determination» is praise. In science and formal exam questions, «determination of» means working out a value. Phrases: «with determination», «sheer determination», «grit and determination», «the determination of».

Examples

• With great determination, she finished the race. tree →
• It took sheer determination to learn to swim. tree →
• His determination to win impressed the coach. tree →
• The team showed grit and determination. tree →
• (formal) The determination of the winner will be made by the judges. tree →
• (science) We carried out a determination of the boiling point of water. tree →
• Brother Ignatius strengthened his longings, and the determination became firm within him. tree →

Note

Uncountable in the «not giving up» sense. Adjective: «determined». Verb: «determine» (to find out or decide). Do not confuse «determined» (won't give up) with «determinate».

In Jewish tradition

In stories and sport, determination is what helps a character keep going and win. In school reports, «shows great determination» is praise. In science and formal exam questions, «determination of» means working out a value. Phrases: «with determination», «sheer determination», «grit and determination», «the determination of».

Note

Uncountable in the «not giving up» sense. Adjective: «determined». Verb: «determine» (to find out or decide). Do not confuse «determined» (won't give up) with «determinate».