英語

determination

gb/dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/ us/dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
B1 英語
~ 2800
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B1 property
1

firmness of purpose

The ability to keep trying to do something, even when it is hard.

用法パターン: [someone] shows determination to [do something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'determination' with 'decision'; 'determination' is about persistence, not just choosing something.
類義語
resolve (Very close in meaning; often slightly more formal or literary.) | perseverance (Focuses more on continuing effort over time despite challenges.)
対義語
indecision (Opposite in that it means not being able to decide or commit.) | weakness (Suggests a lack of strength to continue pursuing a goal.)
コロケーション
strong determination |show determination |with determination |drive and determination
テーマ
emotions |personal development |work |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.
名詞 B2 entity
2

official decision or conclusion

A final decision made after thinking about something carefully.

用法パターン: a determination of [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse this with 'estimate'; here it means a decision, not a guess.
類義語
finding (Common in legal or investigative contexts; refers to a result of an inquiry.) | decision (More general; can be less formal than 'determination'.)
対義語
uncertainty (Lack of a final decision or conclusion.)
コロケーション
court determination |make a determination |final determination
テーマ
law |business |science |politics
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.
名詞 technical C1 action
3

process of exact finding

The act of finding out something exactly by measuring, calculating, or studying.

用法パターン: determination of [measurement/quantity/value]
類義語
measurement (Focuses on quantifying something; more specific than 'determination'.) | assessment (Broader; can be less exact than 'determination'.)
対義語
guess (An answer without careful calculation or measurement.)
コロケーション
determination of value |determination of cause |accurate determination
テーマ
science |mathematics |education |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • The scientist made a determination of the weight.
  • We need a determination of the size.
  • He works on the determination of speed.
文法
辞書形
determination
IPA
GB/dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
US/dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
音節・強勢
de - term - in - a - tion (5音節)
Stress on 3rd syllable (in)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: determination
  • Plural: determination, determinations
関連語
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
表現

make a determination

1
/mˈeɪk ə dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase formal

reach an official decision

To decide something officially after thinking carefully about it.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • She faced the challenge with determination.
  • He worked with determination to meet the deadline.

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