determination

noun11

1. •
   The act of determining, or the state of being determined.
2. •
   The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decisive character; resoluteness; fortitude.

   • Through sheer determination, we managed to escape from the tornado.
3. •
   The act, process, or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, weight, intensity, etc.

   • Intracardiac blood pressures can be recorded by a simple water manometer or by electronic devices. These determinations are of value in identifying the different cardiac cavities. — 1951
4. •
   The act of defining a concept or notion by giving its essential constituents.
5. •
   The act of determining the relations of an object, such as genus and species; the referring of minerals, plants, or animals, to the species to which they belong; classification

   • I am indebted to a friend for the determination of most of these shells.
6. •
   The state of decision; a judicial decision, or ending of controversy.
7. •
   That which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution.

   • The tribunal has reached a determination in respect of this matter.
8. •
   Direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion.
9. •
   A flow, rush, or tendency to a particular part
10. •
    Bringing to an end; termination; limit.

    • If a lease is determined by notice, forfeiture or frustration, all incumbrances will normally end automatically with the determination of the lease and can therefore be ignored. — 2021
11. •
    The addition of a distinguishing feature to a concept or notion, thus limiting its extent.