1. the quality of being determined; firmness of purpose
2. the process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research
Usage: formal
3. a firm decision to do something

Examples

• Her determination to succeed helped her overcome many obstacles.
• The team showed great determination in the final quarter.
• The determination of the building's age required careful analysis.
• Scientists worked on the determination of the chemical composition.
• His determination to learn Spanish led him to practice daily.
• The determination of guilt or innocence rests with the jury.
• She faced the challenge with unwavering determination.