determination
/dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/
de · ter · mi · na · tion
dɪ · ˌtɜː · mɪ · ˈneɪ · ʃən
English Definition
n. firmness of purpose
Significado en Español
determinación
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự quyết tâm, sự kiên định
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Example Sentence
Her determination helped her finish the race.
她的决心帮助她完成了比赛。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “determination”:
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A
indecision
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B
doubt
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C
hesitation
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D
resolve
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D — resolve.
“determination” means n. firmness of purpose
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
With great ______, she trained hard every single day to win the race.
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A
laziness
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B
doubt
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C
determination
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D
weakness
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C — determination.
“determination” means n. firmness of purpose
Common questions about “determination”
What does “determination” mean?
determination — n. firmness of purpose. In Chinese: 决心，坚定.
How do you pronounce “determination”?
determination is pronounced /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/. It breaks into 5 syllables: de · ter · mi · na · tion.
How do you use “determination” in a sentence?
Her determination helped her finish the race. (她的决心帮助她完成了比赛。)
What are synonyms for “determination”?
resolve, willpower, persistence — all close in meaning to determination (n. firmness of purpose).
Is “determination” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. determination appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
