determination

[dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃn]

Definition:
1. The act of determining the properties of something.
2. The quality of being determined to do or achieve something.
3. A position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration.
4. The act of making up your mind about something.

Use 'determination' in a sentence:

1. It requires determination and single-mindedness.
2. Everyone concerned acted with great courage and determination.
3. All through his life he has shown a quiet determination to get things done.
4. "I am not going to be," and he frowned again with determination.
5. It is heartening to see the determination of these young people.
6. I've always looked up to Bill for his courage and determination.
7. Clad in their black sweatsuits, the Maryland players had a steely determination.
8. The trial is concerned only with the determination of guilt according to criminal law.
9. He now has the determination to push further and keep on going.
10. It is only our determination to fight that has pulled us through.
11. His game is founded on power and determination.
12. He showed great courage and determination.
13. The number of prisoners increased as a corollary of the government's determination to combat violent crime.
14. Ms. Potter has won a reputation for toughness and determination on her way to the top.
15. Sports teach us to accept challenges and face difficulties with determination.
16. She had the courage and determination to rise above her physical disability.
17. His determination and refusal to back down had won the day.
18. Her humour and determination were a source of inspiration to others.
19. I hope this will reinforce Indonesian determination to deal with this kind of threat.
20. His face was set in an expression of stubborn determination.
21. She has the determination that her brother lacks.
22. He displayed determination as well as powerful oratory.
23. There was an expression of fierce determination on her face.
24. He has a ruthless determination to succeed.
25. She never wavered in her determination to succeed.
26. Growing up with him soon made me realise the extent of his determination.
27. I must say I admire your determination.
28. I admire her determination to get it right.
29. He remained steadfast in his determination to bring the killers to justice.
30. The news merely fortified their determination.
31. He started with nothing but raw talent and determination.
32. She was a woman of unique talent and determination.
33. They had reckoned without the determination of the opposition.
34. He worked with renewed vigour and determination.
35. Her determination never wavered.
36. Everyone admires her strength of character and determination.
37. We intend to pursue this policy with determination.
38. It's that kind of courage and determination that makes him such a remarkable character.
39. His determination carried him through the ordeal.
40. They had survived by sheer determination.
41. It must have reinforced my determination to blend into my surroundings.
42. Contemporary accounts attest to his courage and determination.
43. Both methods rely on the accurate determination of the pressure of the gas.
44. Their success is due in large part to their determination.