determination
/dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃn/noun
उच्चारण डिटर्मिनेशन
दृढ़ निश्चय, संकल्प, दृढ़ता
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[U]
the quality that makes you continue trying to do something even when this is difficult
दृढ़ निश्चय, संकल्प, दृढ़ता
- She cleared the exam through sheer determination.
- He fought the illness with great determination.
- With great determination, Mary Kom won her sixth world title.
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- Her determination to become a doctor never weakened.
- The team showed fierce determination in the last over.
Synonyms resolve resolution willpower perseverance tenacity
Opposite indecision irresolution weakness vacillation
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[U] formal
the process of deciding or calculating something exactly
निर्धारण, निश्चय करना
- the determination of the cause of death
- The determination of the date of the fossil needed careful tests.
- The determination of the exact date will take some time.
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- Accurate determination of the speed needs good equipment.
- The court is responsible for the determination of the case.
Synonyms establishment ascertainment calculation verification
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
determination to do sth
Determination is followed by a to-infinitive for the goal: her determination to succeed.
लक्ष्य बताने के लिए 'determination' के बाद to-infinitive आता है।
- Radhika's determination to win was clear.
- He showed great determination to finish.
with determination / out of determination
With determination is an adverbial phrase; it takes no article.
'With determination' क्रिया-विशेषण वाक्यांश है; इसमें article नहीं लगता।
- She worked with determination.
determination of sth (formal calculation)
In science and law, determination means working something out exactly, as in the determination of the date.
विज्ञान और क़ानून में 'determination' का अर्थ किसी बात को ठीक-ठीक तय करना है।
- The determination of the age of the fossil took months.
determined to / determination vs determined
Determined is the adjective and determination the noun.
'Determined' adjective है और 'determination' संज्ञा।
- She is determined to pass.
- Her determination impressed us.
determination vs resolution
Resolution is a formal decision; determination is the lasting strength to carry it out.
'Resolution' औपचारिक निर्णय है; 'determination' उसे पूरा करने की स्थायी शक्ति है।
- The resolution was passed; determination made it happen.
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adjective + determination
grimsheerfirmquietfierce
- Sheer determination took him to the summit.
verb + determination
showlackneedadmiredisplay
- The athlete displayed great determination.
determination + to
to winto succeedto improveto fight
- The team's determination to improve was clear.
with + determination
with determinationwith grim determinationwith dogged determination
- She climbed with dogged determination.
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- Her determination helped her clear the exam in the first attempt.
उसके दृढ़ निश्चय ने उसे पहले प्रयास में परीक्षा पास करा दी।
- The farmers faced the drought with quiet determination.
किसानों ने सूखे का सामना शांत दृढ़ता से किया।
- Radhika's determination to learn English never weakened.
अंग्रेज़ी सीखने का राधिका का संकल्प कभी कमज़ोर नहीं पड़ा।
- The determination of the winner will be made by the judges.
विजेता का निर्णय निर्णायक करेंगे।
- The coach praised the team's grit and determination.
कोच ने टीम के साहस और दृढ़ निश्चय की प्रशंसा की।
- With determination and daily practice, Radhika improved her speed.
दृढ़ निश्चय और रोज़ के अभ्यास से राधिका ने अपनी गति बढ़ाई।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ She has a strong determination of becoming a doctor.
✓ She has a strong determination to become a doctor.
Determination takes a to-infinitive.
'Determination' के बाद to-infinitive आता है।
✗ He is a man of great determine.
✓ He is a man of great determination.
After great, a noun is needed.
'Great' के बाद संज्ञा चाहिए।
✗ She is determination to pass the exam.
✓ She is determined to pass the exam.
After is, the adjective determined is needed, not the noun determination.
'Is' के बाद adjective 'determined' चाहिए, संज्ञा 'determination' नहीं।
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
resolve resolution willpower perseverance tenacity establishment ascertainment calculation verification
Antonyms
AaSpelling
de·ter·mi·na·tion
With -mination (not 'determinasion' or 'determenation'); the verb determine, the adjective determined.
अंत में -mination ('determinasion' या 'determenation' गलत है); verb determine, adjective determined।
?Which word?
Keep the persistence words together: determination, perseverance, tenacity, resolve, grit.
दृढ़ता के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: determination, perseverance, tenacity, resolve, grit।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Grit and determination, sheer determination, self-determination (a nation's right to govern itself).
Collocations: grit and determination, sheer determination, self-determination (राष्ट्र का अपना शासन चलाने का अधिकार)।