1
as in decision
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
the determination with which the pioneers settled the land despite many hardships and setbacks
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2
as in opinion
a position arrived at after consideration
a determination by the judge regarding an appropriate sentence
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3
as in deduction
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
his determination of the truth of the matter
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Recent Examples of determination
Dialogue feels secondary to her performance of unassuming determination.
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
On average, since 1980, the annual presidential determination number has exceeded 95,000 people.
—Tazreena Sajjad, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
The unalloyed upside for a country where over half the population is under 30 years old has been his determination to modernize the kingdom.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2025
Along with her technical expertise, Sherman also brought a determination to expand what information was collected and how it was used; for instance, by bringing in patient and family input.
—Michael L. Millenson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
On average, since 1980, the annual presidential determination number has exceeded 95,000 people.
—Tazreena Sajjad, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
The unalloyed upside for a country where over half the population is under 30 years old has been his determination to modernize the kingdom.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2025
Along with her technical expertise, Sherman also brought a determination to expand what information was collected and how it was used; for instance, by bringing in patient and family input.
—Michael L. Millenson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for determination
Noun
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This decision is tantamount to nullifying the statute and is very unlikely to be upheld in court.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Armstrong's decision acceding to the administration's demands drew condemnation from some faculty and free speech groups, who accused the university of caving to President Donald Trump’s largely unprecedented intrusion on academic freedom.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
23 Mar. 2025
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According to Gallup, globally only one in four employees strongly agree their opinions count at work.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Thomas’ favorite parts about leading tours are meeting different kinds of people and watching anyone with a negative or preconceived notion about certain parts of Chicago change their opinion over the course of a tour.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Murillo had been identified this time last year as the player who would most likely have to be sold for Forest to avoid another charge, and points deduction, for breaching Premier League spending rules.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Which is what many Republicans have in mind in pushing for a tax credit—not a deduction—for donations to ESA programs.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The jury in a New York City murder trial is frustrated by a single member whose skeptical caution forces them to more carefully consider the evidence before jumping to a hasty verdict.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The jury deliberated for approximately 20 minutes before handing down a guilty verdict to 29-year-old Gregory Haendiges, who was charged with battery on a child, the Delaware County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office said in a March 18 news release.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These complex models require massive amounts of electricity not just during training, but continuously during deployment (or inference) as well.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Dynamo revolutionizes inference economics by enhancing speed, scalability and affordability, allowing organizations to provide advanced AI experiences without a proportional rise in infrastructure costs.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Especially about the power of resolve and will and the capacity to change for the better.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
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Home Remedies for Sore Throat In most cases, the underlying causes of sore throat resolve on their own.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Wednesday’s decision, which comes at the conclusion of the Fed’s two-day monetary policy meeting, shows that central bankers are waiting for evidence that inflation is headed toward their 2% target — or that the economy is weakening more than expected.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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The people who enjoyed that show were cheated out of a conclusion.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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That’s the inventor’s playbook: Patience, persistence, and an ambitious plan.—
Stephen Key,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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In the last year alone, Davis notes scientists have published important work in a variety of areas — on blood clotting, the impacts of exercise, evidence of viral persistence in the spinal cord, and loss of blood flow to the brain, to name just a few.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Determination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determination. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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