Synonyms: determination, finding
Definition: the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
Usage: the determination of molecular structures
Similar words: discovery, find, uncovering
Definition: the act of discovering something
Synonyms: conclusion, determination, decision
Definition: the act of making up your mind about something
Usage: the burden of decision was his; he drew his conclusions quickly
Similar words: selection, option, pick, choice
Definition: the act of choosing or selecting
Usage: your choice of colors was unfortunate; you can take your pick
Synonyms: determination, purpose
Definition: the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
Usage: his determination showed in his every movement; he is a man of purpose
Similar words: resoluteness, resolution, resolve, firmness, firmness of purpose
Definition: the trait of being resolute
Usage: his resoluteness carried him through the battle; it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work
Synonyms: determination
Definition: deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature
Usage: the determination of grammatical inflections
Similar words: deciding, decision making
Definition: the cognitive process of reaching a decision
Usage: a good executive must be good at decision making
Synonyms: conclusion, decision, determination
Definition: a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
Usage: a decision unfavorable to the opposition; his conclusion took the evidence into account; satisfied with the panel's determination
Similar words: judgement, judgment, mind
Definition: an opinion formed by judging something
Usage: he was reluctant to make his judgment known; she changed her mind