Synonyms for determination
dɪˌtɜr məˈneɪ ʃənde·ter·mi·na·tion

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.0 / 4 votes

1. determination

   The aim is the direction in which one shoots, or sometimes that which is aimed at. The mark is that at which one shoots; the goal, that toward which one runs. All alike indicate the direction of endeavor. The end is the point at which one expects or hopes to close his labors; the object, that which he would grasp as the reward of his labors. Aspiration, design, endeavor, purpose, referring to the mental acts by which the aim is attained, are often used as interchangeable with aim. Aspiration applies to what are viewed as noble aims; endeavor, design, intention, purpose, indifferently to the best or worst. Aspiration has less of decision than the other terms; one may aspire to an object, and yet lack the fixedness of purpose by which alone it can be attained. Purpose is stronger than intention. Design especially denotes the adaptation of means to an end; endeavor refers to the exertions by which it is to be attained. One whose aims are worthy, whose aspirations are high, whose designs are wise, and whose purposes are steadfast, may hope to reach the goal of his ambition, and will surely win some object worthy of a life's endeavor. Compare AMBITION; DESIGN.

   Synonyms:
   aim, aspiration, design, end, end, endeavor, endeavor, goal, inclination, intent, intention, mark, object, purpose, tendency

   Antonyms:
   aimlessness, avoidance, carelessness, heedlessness, neglect, negligence, oversight, purposelessness, thoughtlessness

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:2.3 / 3 votes

1. determination, findingnoun

   the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

   "the determination of molecular structures"

   Synonyms:
   decision, purpose, conclusion, finding

2. determination, purposenoun

   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"

   Synonyms:
   purpose, role, conclusion, function, intention, use, aim, design, finding, intent, decision

3. decision, determination, conclusionnoun

   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"

   Synonyms:
   decisiveness, termination, end, conclusion, decision, finish, ending, ratiocination, close, finis, finale, stopping point, finding, closing, purpose, last

4. determinationnoun

   deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature

   "the determination of grammatical inflections"

   Synonyms:
   decision, purpose, conclusion, finding

5. decision, determination, conclusionnoun

   the act of making up your mind about something

   "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"

   Synonyms:
   decisiveness, termination, end, conclusion, decision, finish, ending, ratiocination, close, finis, finale, stopping point, finding, closing, purpose, last

Matched Categories

1. • Choice
   • Decision Making
   • Discovery
   • Resoluteness

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. determinationnoun

   Synonyms:
   decision, resolution, conclusion, judgment, purpose, resolve

2. determinationnoun

   Synonyms:
   direction, tendency, leaning

3. determinationnoun

   Synonyms:
   (Law.) ceasing, termination

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1. List of paraphrases for "determination":

   resolve, determining, identification, decisiveness, commitment, decision, determine, firmness, détermination, willingness, identifying, calculation, identify, resoluteness, determinations, determined, tenacity, design, quantitation, will, dedication, setting, desire, definition, dosage, ascertainment

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1. State John Kerry:

   I do not believe that in the next few days, during which time we try to bring this into effect, there is somehow going to be a tipping point with respect to what is happening on the ground ... The opposition has made clear their determination to fight back.

2. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying:

   The EU report disregards the facts and makes unfounded criticism about Hong Kong affairs. We express our firm opposition to this, the Chinese government's determination to implement 'one country, two systems' is unwavering and will not change.

3. Alex Bastian:

   If someone is the same person that committed an atrocious crime, that person will correctly not be found suitable for release. However, if someone is no longer a threat to public safety after having served more than 50 years in prison, then Parole Board may recommend release based on an objective determination, our office policies take these principles into account and as such, our prosecutors stay out of the parole board hearing process.

4. Jim Mee:

   A pair of trainers, my mates, grit, determination, and that's all I need.

5. David Sutton:

   If you actually know him it's not surprising, he had such determination, resilience, ability to focus and work hard, enormous self-belief and huge competitive drive.