determination (
http://definr.com/determination)
n 1: the act of determining the properties of something [syn:
finding]
2: the quality of being determined to do or achieve something;
"his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a
man of purpose" [syn:
purpose]
3: a position or opinion or judgment reached after
consideration: "a decision unfavorable to the opposition";
"his conclusion took the evidence into account";
"satisfied with the panel's determination" [syn:
decision,
conclusion]
4: the act of making up your mind about something; "the burden
of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"
[syn:
decision,
conclusion]