determination

Noun

• the act of making up your mind about something
  • the burden of decision was his
    
  • he drew his conclusions quickly
    

• deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature
  • the determination of grammatical inflections
    

• a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
  • a decision unfavorable to the opposition
    
  • his conclusion took the evidence into account
    
  • satisfied with the panel's determination
    

• the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
  • his determination showed in his every movement
    
  • he is a man of purpose
    

• the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
  • the determination of molecular structures
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  decision , conclusion , purpose , finding