(?), n. [L. determinatio boundary, end: cf. F. dtermination.] 1.
The act of determining, or the state of being determined.
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2.
Bringing to an end; termination; limit.
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-A speedy determination of that war. Ludlow.
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3.
Direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion.
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-Remissness can by no means consist with a constant determination of the will . . . to the greatest apparent good. Locke.
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4.
The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decision of character; resoluteness.
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-He only is a well-made man who has a good determination. Emerson.
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5.
The state of decision; a judicial decision, or ending of controversy.
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6.
That which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution.
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-So bloodthirsty a determination to obtain convictions. Hallam.
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7. (Med.)
A flow, rush, or tendency to a particular part; as, a determination of blood to the head.
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8. (Physical Sciences)
The act, process, or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, weight, intensity, etc.; as, the determination of the ohm or of the wave length of light; the determination of the salt in sea water, or the oxygen in the air.
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9. (Logic) (a)
The act of defining a concept or notion by giving its essential constituents. (b)
The addition of a differentia to a concept or notion, thus limiting its extent; -- the opposite of generalization.
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10. (Nat. Hist.)
The act of determining the relations of an object, as regards genus and species; the referring of minerals, plants, or animals, to the species to which they belong; classification; as, I am indebted to a friend for the determination of most of these shells.
Syn. -- Decision; conclusion; judgment; purpose; resolution; resolve; firmness. See Decision.
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