Determination is the quality that you show when you have decided to do something and you will not let anything stop you.
Everyone concerned acted with great courage and determination.
He reaffirmed their determination to tackle inflation.
His cooking reflects a determination to acknowledge his northern roots.
There was an expression of fierce determination on her face.
Synonyms: resolution, purpose, resolve, drive More Synonyms of determination
2. See also determine
More Synonyms of determination
determination in British English
(dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən)
noun
1.
the act or an instance of making a decision
2.
the condition of being determined; resoluteness
3.
the act or an instance of ending an argument by the opinion or decision of an authority
4.
the act or an instance of fixing or settling the quality, limit, position, etc, of something
5.
a decision or opinion reached, rendered, or settled upon
6.
a resolute movement towards some object or end
7. law
the termination of an estate or interest
8. law
the decision reached by a court of justice on a disputed matter
9. logic
a.
the process of qualifying or limiting a proposition or concept
b.
the qualifications or limitations used in this process
10.
the condition of embryonic tissues of being able to develop into only one particular tissue or organ in the adult
determination in American English
(diˌtɜrmɪˈneɪʃən; dɪˌtɜrmɪˈneɪʃən)
noun
1.
a determining or being determined (in all senses of the verb)
2.
a decision arrived at by thought and investigation; conclusion
3.
a firm intention
4.
the quality of being resolute; firmness of purpose
5. Law
the ending of an estate or of an interest or right in property
Word origin
L determinatio
COBUILD Collocations
determination
absolute determination
dogged determination
fierce determination
grim determination
gritty determination
quiet determination
sheer determination
show determination
single-minded determination
steely determination
Examples of 'determination' in a sentence
determination
They have that fierce determination, a daunting defence and the knack of winning without playing well.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Any banker will tell you that a successful takeover requires stealth, meticulous planning and steely determination.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Action planet Mars in your chart gives you a fresh surge of energy and determination.
The Sun (2016)
A steely determination came over me to earn back all that money from the joint account.
The Sun (2016)
I do have a lot of energy and determination.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
What has really brought them together is the determination to derive something positive from it, to help others.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It showed employers my determination.
The Sun (2016)
Saturn in your sign links up with Mars and you have the determination and energy you need to get the family working as a team.
The Sun (2016)
The steely determination was always there,' he says.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Patience and determination will be the star prize.
The Sun (2014)
That amounted to effective access to a court for the determination of the legality of a direction.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
We showed a great determination to win it.
The Sun (2015)
Your determination and energy are second to none.
The Sun (2015)
You can build good working relationships and also have a steely determination to succeed.
The Sun (2014)
You can only admire her courage and determination.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
His stoicism and determination were something to behold.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Out of her misery has grown a fierce determination to stop the waste of more young lives.
The Sun (2010)
Most folk will admire your determination to stand on your own two feet.
The Sun (2012)
They saw a growing side which showed determination and resolve.
The Sun (2011)
You will have the extra energy and determination it takes to turn ambitions into action.
The Sun (2013)
Yet his steely determination may be enough to see his side through to their dream.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Good on her for showing courage and determination.
The Sun (2011)
My determination was more fierce than theirs.
The Sun (2009)
And that determination will stiffen the sinew and summon up the blood.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The fact that the goal is in sight shows his determination.
The Sun (2010)
You have the ideas plus the energy and determination to turn them into action.
The Sun (2008)
To do so he has had to show steely determination to keep his racing weight down.
The Sun (2010)
We have been proud to bring you their incredible stories of courage and determination for the past six years.
The Sun (2013)
Britain's democratic character derives from tolerance of minorities and a determination to face down xenophobia.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
You've got the determination to turn something you make at home into a profitable sideline.
The Sun (2013)
It gave me a sense of purpose, a determination to do something different.
The Sun (2014)
Walking its entirety takes four or five months and resolute determination: only about half of those who set off will make it.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
There is enormous strength and determination in that face but, more than that, there is vulnerability beneaththe surface.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Quotations
When the going gets tough, the tough get going
In other languages
determination
British English: determination NOUN
Determination is the quality that you show when you have decided to do something and you will not let anything stop you.
Everyone concerned acted with great courage and determination.
American English: determination
Brazilian Portuguese: determinação
Chinese: 决心
European Spanish: determinación
French: détermination
German: Entschlossenheit
Italian: determinazione
Japanese: 決意
Korean: 결의
European Portuguese: determinação
Latin American Spanish: determinación
All related terms of 'determination'
co-determination
a system of industrial management in which workers share responsibility for the operation of a company, as through elected representation on a corporate supervisory board
grim determination
Determination is the quality that you show when you have decided to do something and you will not let anything stop you.
self-determination
Self-determination is the right of a country to be independent , instead of being controlled by a foreign country, and to choose its own form of government.
show determination
Determination is the quality that you show when you have decided to do something and you will not let anything stop you.
wage determination
the process of setting wage rates or establishing wage structures in particular situations
absolute determination
Determination is the quality that you show when you have decided to do something and you will not let anything stop you.
dogged determination
Determination is the quality that you show when you have decided to do something and you will not let anything stop you.
fierce determination
Determination is the quality that you show when you have decided to do something and you will not let anything stop you.
gritty determination
Determination is the quality that you show when you have decided to do something and you will not let anything stop you.
quiet determination
Determination is the quality that you show when you have decided to do something and you will not let anything stop you.
sheer determination
Determination is the quality that you show when you have decided to do something and you will not let anything stop you.
steely determination
Determination is the quality that you show when you have decided to do something and you will not let anything stop you.
single-minded determination
Determination is the quality that you show when you have decided to do something and you will not let anything stop you.
Chinese translation of 'determination'
determination
(dɪtəːmɪˈneɪʃən)
n
(u) (= resolve) 决(決)心 (juéxīn)
(c/u) (= establishment) 确(確)定 (quèdìng)
1 (noun)
Definition
the condition of being determined
They acted with great courage and determination.
Synonyms
resolution
He implemented policy with resolution and single-mindedness.
purpose
The teachers are enthusiastic and have a sense of purpose.
resolve
He doesn't weaken in his resolve.
drive
energy
conviction
courage
They do not have the courage to apologise for their actions.
dedication
backbone
You might be taking drastic measures and you've got to have the backbone to do that.
fortitude
He suffered his illness with dignity and fortitude.
persistence
Skill comes only with practice, patience and persistence.
tenacity
Sheer tenacity is crucial to career success.
perseverance
Perseverance will pay off in the end.
willpower
She doesn't have the willpower to give up smoking.
boldness
firmness
There was no denying his considerable firmness of purpose.
staying power
stubbornness
strength of character
constancy
single-mindedness
earnestness
obstinacy
the obstinacy typical of his thoroughly awkward nature
steadfastness
doggedness
the result of doggedness rather than talent
relentlessness
strength of will
resoluteness
indomitability
staunchness
Opposites
doubt
,
hesitation
,
indecision
,
hesitancy
,
vacillation
, irresolution
2 (noun)
A determination will be made as to the future of the treaty.
Synonyms
decision
The judge's decision was greeted with dismay.
ruling
He tried to have the court ruling overturned.
settlement
a libel settlement
resolution
It had been her resolution to lose weight.
resolve
the resolve to enforce a settlement using troops
conclusion
We came to the conclusion that it was too difficult to combine the two techniques.
verdict
The jury returned a unanimous guilty verdict.
judgment
The Court is expected to give its judgment within the next ten days.
proverb
When the going gets tough, the tough get going
Additional synonyms
in the sense of backbone
Definition
strength of character
You might be taking drastic measures and you've got to have the backbone to do that.
Synonyms
strength of character,
will,
balls (taboo, slang),
character,
bottle (British, slang),
resolution,
resolve,
nerve,
daring,
courage,
determination,
guts,
pluck,
stamina,
grit,
bravery,
fortitude,
toughness,
tenacity,
willpower,
mettle,
boldness,
firmness,
spunk (informal),
fearlessness,
steadfastness,
moral fibre,
hardihood,
ballsiness (taboo, slang),
dauntlessness
in the sense of conclusion
Definition
a final decision, opinion, or judgment based on reasoning
We came to the conclusion that it was too difficult to combine the two techniques.
Synonyms
decision,
agreement,
opinion,
settlement,
resolution,
conviction,
verdict,
judgment,
deduction,
inference
in the sense of courage
Definition
the ability to face danger or pain without fear
They do not have the courage to apologise for their actions.