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UK [dɪˌtɜː(r)mɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n] / US [dɪˌtɜrmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n] noun
Word forms "determination":
singular determination plural determinations
1) [uncountable] the refusal to let anything prevent you from doing what you have decided to do

He has overcome his difficulties with courage and determination.

determination to do something:

The president underlined his determination to pursue the rebels.

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Collocations:
Adjectives frequently used with determination
▪  absolute, dogged, fierce, grim, gritty, ruthless, sheer, steely Verbs frequently used with determination as the object ▪  demonstrate, express, show, signal, underline
2) [uncountable] the process of controlling what something will be

We don't know exactly what role this gene plays in sex determination.

3) [uncountable] formal the process of officially deciding or settling something
determination of:

the effect of political considerations in the determination of health policy

4) [countable/uncountable] formal the process of calculating something or discovering it by examining evidence
determination of:

methods for the determination of a word's frequency


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