Noun
1. the act of determining the properties of something
2. the quality of being determined to do or achieve something;
"his determination showed in his every movement""he is a man of purpose"3. 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"4. the act of making up your mind about something;
"the burden of decision was his""he drew his conclusions quickly"