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(), n.[L. determinatio boundary, end: cf. F. dtermination.] 1. The act of determining, or the state of being determined. 2. Bringing to an end; termination; limit. A speedy determination of that war. Ludlow. 3. Direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion. Remissness can by no means consist with a constant determination of the will . . . to the greatest apparent good. Locke. 4. The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decision of character; resoluteness. He only is a well-made man who has a good determination. Emerson. 5. The state of decision; a judicial decision, or ending of controversy. 6. That which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution. So bloodthirsty a determination to obtain convictions. Hallam. 7. (Med.) A flow, rush, or tendency to a particular part; as, a determination of blood to the head. 8. (Physical Sciences) The act, process, or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, スポンサード リンク
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