noun (n)

• the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation(noun.act)

  Example:
  The determination of molecular structures.
  

  Synonym:
  finding
  

  source: wordnet30
• the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose(noun.attribute)

  Example:
  His determination showed in his every movement.
  

  Synonym:
  purpose
  

  source: wordnet30
• a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration(noun.cognition)

  Example:
  Satisfied with the panel's determination.
  

  Synonym:
  conclusion, decision
  

  source: wordnet30
• deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature(noun.cognition)

  Example:
  The determination of grammatical inflections.
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of making up your mind about something(noun.act)

  source: wordnet30
• The act of determining, or the state of being determined.(noun)

  source: webster1913