determination
gb/dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/ us/dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
B1
Inglés
~ 2800
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
property
1
firmness of purpose
The ability to keep trying to do something, even when it is hard.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] shows determination to [do something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'determination' with 'decision'; 'determination' is about persistence, not just choosing something.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Colocaciones
strong determination
|show determination
|with determination
|drive and determination
Temas
emotions
|personal development
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Sustantivo
B2
entity
2
official decision or conclusion
A final decision made after thinking about something carefully.
Patrón de uso:
a determination of [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this with 'estimate'; here it means a decision, not a guess.
Sinónimos
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'.)
Antónimos
uncertainty (Lack of a final decision or conclusion.)
Colocaciones
court determination
|make a determination
|final determination
Temas
law
|business
|science
|politics
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Sustantivo
technical
C1
action
3
process of exact finding
The act of finding out something exactly by measuring, calculating, or studying.
Patrón de uso:
determination of [measurement/quantity/value]
Sinónimos
measurement (Focuses on quantifying something; more specific than 'determination'.)
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assessment (Broader; can be less exact than 'determination'.)
Antónimos
guess (An answer without careful calculation or measurement.)
Colocaciones
determination of value
|determination of cause
|accurate determination
Temas
science
|mathematics
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The scientist made a determination of the weight.
- We need a determination of the size.
- He works on the determination of speed.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
determination
AFI
GB/dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
US/dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
de - term - in - a - tion (5 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (in)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: determination
- Plural: determination, determinations
Familia de palabras
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
Expresiones
make a determination
1/mˈeɪk ə dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
reach an official decision
To decide something officially after thinking carefully about it.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- She faced the challenge with determination.
- He worked with determination to meet the deadline.