determination

Meanings

• the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
  • "the determination of molecular structures"
• the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
  • "his determination showed in his every movement"
• a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
  • "satisfied with the panel's determination"
• deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature
  • "the determination of grammatical inflections"
• the act of making up your mind about something

Synonyms

conclusion, decision, finding, purpose