Tra từ determination - Từ điển WordNet v3.1

noun

1. the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation (Freq. 7)
- the determination of molecular structures
• Syn:
finding
• Derivationally related forms:
find (for: finding), determine
• Hypernyms:
discovery, find, uncovering
• Hyponyms:
designation, identification, resolution, solving, validation,
proof, substantiation, falsification, falsifying, disproof, refutation,
refutal, localization, localisation, location, locating, fix,
predetermination, rectification, redetermination
2. the quality of being determined to do or achieve something;
firmness of purpose (Freq. 3)
- his determination showed in his every movement
- he is a man of purpose
• Syn:
purpose
• Derivationally related forms:
purpose (for: purpose)
• Hypernyms:
resoluteness, firmness, firmness of purpose, resolve, resolution
• Hyponyms:
doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, tenacity,
tenaciousness, pertinacity, indefatigability, indefatigableness, tirelessness, diligence,
industriousness, industry
3. a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration (Freq. 1)
- a decision unfavorable to the opposition
- his conclusion took the evidence into account
- satisfied with the panel's determination
• Syn:
decision, conclusion
• Derivationally related forms:
determine
• Hypernyms:
judgment, judgement, mind
• Hyponyms:
predetermination
4. deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature
- the determination of grammatical inflections
• Hypernyms:
decision making, deciding
5. the act of making up your mind about something
- the burden of decision was his
- he drew his conclusions quickly
• Syn:
decision, conclusion
• Derivationally related forms:
conclude (for: conclusion), determine, decide (for: decision)
• Hypernyms:
choice, selection, option, pick
• Hyponyms:
appointment, assignment, designation, naming, call,
move, casting lots, drawing lots, sortition, resolution