determination

/dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/

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Also seen as: determinations

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The act of determining, or the state of being determined. — The act, process, or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, weight, intensity, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động quyết định hoặc trạng thái được quyết định, quá trình đo lường chính xác

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Noun

Examples

the determination of the wavelength of light

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The act of determining, or the state of being determined. — The act of defining a concept or notion by giving its essential constituents.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động quyết định hoặc trạng thái được quyết định, định nghĩa một khái niệm bằng cách chỉ ra thành phần thiết yếu

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “determination” mean?

The act of determining, or the state of being determined. — The act, process, or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, weight, intensity, etc.

Is “determination” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.