determination
gb/dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/ us/dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
B1
English
~ 2800
elszántság, határozat, megállapítás, meghatározás
NOUN
B1
1
elszántság
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] shows determination to [do something]
Her determination to finish the race inspired everyone.
Az elszántsága, hogy befejezze a versenyt, mindenkit inspirált.
He showed great determination in learning the new language.
Nagy elszántságot mutatott az új nyelv megtanulásában.
With determination, they rebuilt their home after the storm.
Success takes hard work and determination.
His determination never wavered despite repeated failures.
Learner examples
She has strong determination to win.
Erős az elszántsága, hogy győzzön.
He works with great determination.
Nagy elszántsággal dolgozik.
I need determination to finish this job.
With determination, you can do it.
They showed determination in the game.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'determination' with 'decision'; 'determination' is about persistence, not just choosing something.
Meaning
firmness of purpose
Collocations
strong determination
|show determination
|with determination
|drive and determination
Synonyms
resolve (Very close in meaning; often slightly more formal or literary.)
|
perseverance (Focuses more on continuing effort over time despite challenges.)
Antonyms
indecision (Opposite in that it means not being able to decide or commit.)
|
weakness (Suggests a lack of strength to continue pursuing a goal.)
Themes
emotions
|personal development
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The ability to keep trying to do something, even when it is hard.
The quality of continuing to try to do something even when it is difficult.
NOUN
B2
2
határozat
B2
megállapítás
C1
Usage pattern:
a determination of [something]
The court's determination was that the contract was valid.
A bíróság határozata szerint a szerződés érvényes volt.
A determination of guilt was made by the jury.
Az esküdtszék megállapította a bűnösséget.
The scientist's determination of the cause took months.
We await the board's determination on the proposal.
Learner examples
The judge made a determination.
A bíró határozatot hozott.
We wait for the final determination.
Várjuk a végső határozatot.
The team made a determination about the plan.
Her determination was that he was wrong.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'estimate'; here it means a decision, not a guess.
Meaning
official decision or conclusion
Collocations
court determination
|make a determination
|final determination
Synonyms
finding (Common in legal or investigative contexts; refers to a result of an inquiry.)
|
decision (More general; can be less formal than 'determination'.)
Antonyms
uncertainty (Lack of a final decision or conclusion.)
Themes
law
|business
|science
|politics
Definition
A final decision made after thinking about something carefully.
An official decision or conclusion made after careful thought or investigation.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
meghatározás
B2
Usage pattern:
determination of [measurement/quantity/value]
The determination of chemical purity is essential in this experiment.
A kémiai tisztaság meghatározása elengedhetetlen ebben a kísérletben.
Accurate determination of distance is important in surveying.
A távolság pontos meghatározása fontos a földmérésben.
We used GPS for precise position determination.
Learner examples
The scientist made a determination of the weight.
A tudós elvégezte a tömeg meghatározását.
We need a determination of the size.
Szükségünk van a méret meghatározására.
He works on the determination of speed.
Meaning
process of exact finding
Collocations
determination of value
|determination of cause
|accurate determination
Synonyms
measurement (Focuses on quantifying something; more specific than 'determination'.)
|
assessment (Broader; can be less exact than 'determination'.)
Antonyms
guess (An answer without careful calculation or measurement.)
Themes
science
|mathematics
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The act of finding out something exactly by measuring, calculating, or studying.
The process of discovering something exactly, especially through calculation, measurement, or research.
Grammar
Dictionary form
determination
IPA
GB/dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
US/dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
de - term - in - a - tion (5 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (in)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: determination
- Plural: determination, determinations
Word family
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
Expressions
make a determination
1/mˈeɪk ə dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
reach an official decision
To decide something officially after thinking carefully about it.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- She faced the challenge with determination.
- He worked with determination to meet the deadline.