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determination
/dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/
In its most common usage, it describes an internal psychological grit. It is a positive trait associated with perseverance and stubbornness in the face of obstacles. Unlike 'persistence', which can be passive or repetitive, determination implies a strong, active will directed toward a specific goal. In technical or scientific contexts, it shifts from a personality trait to a methodical process. Here, it refers to the act of calculating or identifying a precise value or fact. It carries a connotation of accuracy and objectivity. In legal or formal settings, it denotes a finality. A 'determination' is not just a choice, but an authoritative conclusion that settles a dispute or defines a status.
Uncountable when describing the inner grit and willpower to keep going despite obstacles. Countable when referring to a formal legal ruling or the specific act of calculating a scientific value.
意味
Firmness of purpose; resoluteness.
"Her determination to succeed in the competition was evident in her daily training."
The process of establishing something exactly, typically by calculation or research.
"The laboratory is responsible for the determination of the precise chemical composition of the sample."