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determinations

[/ˌdɪtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃənz/]
noun
determinações
1. The act of deciding or settling something firmly
The court's determinations were final and binding.
As determinações do tribunal eram finais e vinculativas.
2. The process of finding out or establishing something exactly
The determinations of the chemical composition took several weeks.
As determinações da composição química levaram várias semanas.
3. Firmness of purpose; resolve or perseverance
Her determinations to succeed inspired everyone around her.
Suas determinações em ter sucesso inspiraram todos ao seu redor.
4. A decision or conclusion reached after investigation
The inspector's determinations were based on thorough research.
As determinações do inspetor foram baseadas em pesquisa completa.
Synonyms
decisionsresolutionsconclusionsfindingsassessmentsfirmnessresolve
Antonyms
indecisionhesitationuncertaintydoubtindifference

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
determinações
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
determinações
Standard formal usage
Portugal
determinações
Standard usage; may also use 'decisões' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a determination
reach a determination
with determination
show determination
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