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Meaning of determination | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1 Standard
dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən

Definitions

  1. The act of determining, or the state of being determined.
    countable
  2. The act, process, or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, weight, intensity, etc.
    countable
  3. 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
  4. The act of defining a concept or notion by giving its essential constituents.
    countable, uncountable
  5. The act, process, or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, weight, intensity, etc
  6. The addition of a distinguishing feature to a concept or notion, thus limiting its extent.
    countable, uncountable
  7. The act of defining a concept or notion by giving its essential constituents
  8. The addition of a distinguishing feature to a concept or notion, thus limiting its extent
  9. Direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion.
    countable, uncountable
  10. 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
  11. The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decisive character; resoluteness; fortitude.
    countable, uncountable
  12. The state of decision; a judicial decision, or ending of controversy.
    countable
  13. That which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution.
    countable
  14. A flow, rush, or tendency to a particular part
    countable, uncountable
  15. Bringing to an end; termination; limit.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“the determination of the wavelength of light”
“the determination of the level of salt in sea water”
“the determination of the oxygen in the air”
“Intracardiac blood pressures can be recorded by a simple water manometer or by electronic devices. These determinations are of value in identifying the different cardiac cavities.”
“I am indebted to a friend for the determination of most of these shells.”
“Through sheer determination, we managed to escape from the tornado.”
“The tribunal has reached a determination in respect of this matter.”
“a determination of blood to the head”
“If a lease is determined by notice, forfeiture or frustration, all incumbrances will normally end automatically with the determination of the lease and can therefore be ignored.”
“So should that beauty which you hold in lease Find no determination: then you were Yourself again after yourself's decease […]”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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