· the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation; "the determination of molecular structures"

Synonym(s): finding

Hypernym(s): discovery, find, uncovering

· 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"

Synonym(s): purpose

Hypernym(s): resoluteness, firmness, firmness_of_purpose, resolve, resolution

· 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"

Synonym(s): decision, conclusion

Hypernym(s): judgment, judgement, mind

· deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature; "the determination of grammatical inflections"

Hypernym(s): decision_making, deciding

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

Synonym(s): decision, conclusion

Hypernym(s): choice, selection, option, pick