determination

noun

Etymology: From Middle English determinacion, determynacioun, from Old French determinacion, from Latin dēterminātiō. Morphologically determine + -ation.

1. The act of determining, or the state of being determined.

   “the determination of the wavelength of light”

   “the determination of the level of salt in sea water”

2. The act of determining, or the state of being determined.
3. The act of determining, or the state of being determined.
4. The act of determining, or the state of being determined.

   “I am indebted to a friend for the determination of most of these shells.”

5. Direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion.
6. The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decisive character; resoluteness; fortitude.

   “Through sheer determination, we managed to escape from the tornado.”

7. The state of decision; a judicial decision, or ending of controversy.
8. That which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution.

   “The tribunal has reached a determination in respect of this matter.”

9. A flow, rush, or tendency to a particular part

   “a determination of blood to the head”

10. Bringing to an end; termination; limit.

    “If a lease is determined by notice, forfeiture or frustration, all incumbrances will normally end automatically with the determination of the lease and can therefore be ignored.”

    “So should that beauty which you hold in lease Find no determination: then you were Yourself again after yourself's decease […]”