Ingles

determination

gb/dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/ us/dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
B1 Ingles
~ 2800
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan B1 property
1

firmness of purpose

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

Padron ng paggamit: [someone] shows determination to [do something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'determination' with 'decision'; 'determination' is about persistence, not just choosing something.
Mga kasingkahulugan
resolve (Very close in meaning; often slightly more formal or literary.) | perseverance (Focuses more on continuing effort over time despite challenges.)
Mga kasalungat
indecision (Opposite in that it means not being able to decide or commit.) | weakness (Suggests a lack of strength to continue pursuing a goal.)
Mga kolokasyon
strong determination |show determination |with determination |drive and determination
Mga tema
emotions |personal development |work |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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.
Pangngalan B2 entity
2

official decision or conclusion

A final decision made after thinking about something carefully.

Padron ng paggamit: a determination of [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this with 'estimate'; here it means a decision, not a guess.
Mga kasingkahulugan
finding (Common in legal or investigative contexts; refers to a result of an inquiry.) | decision (More general; can be less formal than 'determination'.)
Mga kasalungat
uncertainty (Lack of a final decision or conclusion.)
Mga kolokasyon
court determination |make a determination |final determination
Mga tema
law |business |science |politics
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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.
Pangngalan technical C1 action
3

process of exact finding

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

Padron ng paggamit: determination of [measurement/quantity/value]
Mga kasingkahulugan
measurement (Focuses on quantifying something; more specific than 'determination'.) | assessment (Broader; can be less exact than 'determination'.)
Mga kasalungat
guess (An answer without careful calculation or measurement.)
Mga kolokasyon
determination of value |determination of cause |accurate determination
Mga tema
science |mathematics |education |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The scientist made a determination of the weight.
  • We need a determination of the size.
  • He works on the determination of speed.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
determination
IPA
GB/dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
US/dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
Mga pantig at diin
de - term - in - a - tion (5 pantig)
Stress on 3rd syllable (in)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: determination
  • Plural: determination, determinations
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
Mga ekspresyon

make a determination

1
/mˈeɪk ə dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase formal

reach an official decision

To decide something officially after thinking carefully about it.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

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

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