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(1):

(n.) That which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution.

(2):

(n.) The act, process, or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, weight, intensity, etc.; as, the determination of the ohm or of the wave length of light; the determination of the salt in sea water, or the oxygen in the air.

(3):

(n.) The act of defining a concept or notion by giving its essential constituents.

(4):

(n.) The addition of a differentia to a concept or notion, thus limiting its extent; - the opposite of generalization.

(5):

(n.) The act of determining the relations of an object, as regards genus and species; the referring of minerals, plants, or animals, to the species to which they belong; classification; as, I am indebted to a friend for the determination of most of these shells.

(6):

(n.) A flow, rush, or tendency to a particular part; as, a determination of blood to the head.

(7):

(n.) The state of decision; a judicial decision, or ending of controversy.

(8):

(n.) The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decision of character; resoluteness.

(9):

(n.) Direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion.

(10):

(n.) Bringing to an end; termination; limit.

(11):

(n.) The act of determining, or the state of being determined.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Determination'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​d/determination.html. 1828.
 
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