DETERMINATION

n. 1 resoluteness, resolution, firmness, resolve, steadfastness, tenacity, perseverance, fortitude, doggedness, persistence, constancy, single-mindedness, will (power), Colloq grit, guts The idea is a good one, if only she has the determination to see it through 2 settlement, resolution, resolving, decision, solution, judgement, verdict, outcome, result, upshot, conclusion, end, termination None of us could live in peace till the determination of the border dispute 3 fixing, settling, ascertainment, ascertaining, delimitation, definition The determination of our position is critical in setting our course