determination
gb/dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/ us/dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
B1
Angličtina
~ 2800
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B1
property
1
firmness of purpose
The ability to keep trying to do something, even when it is hard.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] shows determination to [do something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'determination' with 'decision'; 'determination' is about persistence, not just choosing something.
Synonyma
resolve (Very close in meaning; often slightly more formal or literary.)
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perseverance (Focuses more on continuing effort over time despite challenges.)
Antonyma
indecision (Opposite in that it means not being able to decide or commit.)
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weakness (Suggests a lack of strength to continue pursuing a goal.)
Kolokace
strong determination
|show determination
|with determination
|drive and determination
Témata
emotions
|personal development
|work
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Her determination to finish the race inspired everyone.
- He showed great determination in learning the new language.
- With determination, they rebuilt their home after the storm.
- Success takes hard work and determination.
- His determination never wavered despite repeated failures.
Učební příklady
- She has strong determination to win.
- He works with great determination.
- I need determination to finish this job.
- With determination, you can do it.
- They showed determination in the game.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
2
official decision or conclusion
A final decision made after thinking about something carefully.
Vzorec užití:
a determination of [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this with 'estimate'; here it means a decision, not a guess.
Synonyma
finding (Common in legal or investigative contexts; refers to a result of an inquiry.)
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decision (More general; can be less formal than 'determination'.)
Antonyma
uncertainty (Lack of a final decision or conclusion.)
Kolokace
court determination
|make a determination
|final determination
Témata
law
|business
|science
|politics
Příklady
- The court's determination was that the contract was valid.
- A determination of guilt was made by the jury.
- The scientist's determination of the cause took months.
- We await the board's determination on the proposal.
Učební příklady
- The judge made a determination.
- We wait for the final determination.
- The team made a determination about the plan.
- Her determination was that he was wrong.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C1
action
3
process of exact finding
The act of finding out something exactly by measuring, calculating, or studying.
Vzorec užití:
determination of [measurement/quantity/value]
Synonyma
measurement (Focuses on quantifying something; more specific than 'determination'.)
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assessment (Broader; can be less exact than 'determination'.)
Antonyma
guess (An answer without careful calculation or measurement.)
Kolokace
determination of value
|determination of cause
|accurate determination
Témata
science
|mathematics
|education
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The determination of chemical purity is essential in this experiment.
- Accurate determination of distance is important in surveying.
- We used GPS for precise position determination.
Učební příklady
- The scientist made a determination of the weight.
- We need a determination of the size.
- He works on the determination of speed.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
determination
IPA
GB/dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
US/dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
de - term - in - a - tion (5 slabik)
Stress on 3rd syllable (in)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: determination
- Plural: determination, determinations
Příbuzná slova
Forms
determinations
noun
Core family
determine
verb B1
determined
adjective
Related words
determinedly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
undetermined
adjective
indeterminate
adjective
Advanced or less common
determinate
adjective
deterministic
adjective C1
Výrazy
make a determination
1/mˈeɪk ə dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
reach an official decision
To decide something officially after thinking carefully about it.
Příklady
- The committee will make a determination next week.
- We must make a determination based on the evidence.
show determination
1/ʃˈoʊ dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
display persistence and purpose
To act in a way that makes people see you will not give up.
Příklady
- They showed determination during the competition.
- He showed determination despite the difficulties.
with determination
1/wˈɪθ dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
in a persistent way
In a way that shows you will not give up.
Příklady
- She faced the challenge with determination.
- He worked with determination to meet the deadline.