determination

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• (UK) IPA: /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/

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Noun

Singular determination

Plural determinations

1. The act of determining, or the state of being determined. <> yadda aka tsara.

   That is the determination of the Exalted in Might, the Knowing. <> Wannan tsari ne na Allah Mabuwayi, Masani. --Qur'an 36:38

2. Bringing to an end; termination; limit. <> iyaka.

   The sun travels for its fixed term. <> Rana kuma tana gudu zuwa wurin da aka iyakance mata. --Qur'an 36:38

3. Direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion.
4. The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decision of character; resoluteness.
5. (countable) The state of decision; a judicial decision, or ending of controversy.
6. (countable) That which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution.

Translation of determination (by Oxford University Press)

1. perseverance <> àniyā̀, niyyā̀, ƙwā̀zō, himmā̀

   He shows great determination in his studies <> yanā̀ mai dà himmā̀ wajen kàrā̀tunsà

2. resolve, courage <> ƙarfin zūcìyā