The Oxford Thesaurus An A-Z Dictionary of Synonyms INTRO ...

determination
n. 1 resoluteness, resolution, firmness, resolve,
steadfastness, tenacity, perseverance, fortitude, doggedness,
persistence, constancy, single-mindedness, will (power), Colloq
grit, guts: The idea is a good one, if only she has the
determination to see it through. 2 settlement, resolution,
resolving, decision, solution, judgement, verdict, outcome,
result, upshot, conclusion, end, termination: None of us could
live in peace till the determination of the border dispute. 3
fixing, settling, ascertainment, ascertaining, delimitation,
definition: The determination of our position is critical in
setting our course.
determine v. 1 settle, decide, clinch, arbitrate, judge, adjudge,
conclude, terminate, end: The ambiguity must be determined one
way or the other. 2 ascertain, find out, discover, conclude,
infer, draw, learn, detect; verify: From the evidence, they
determined the identity of the intruder. 3 decide, choose,
select, resolve, make up one's mind, settle on or upon, fix on
or upon: You alone can determine which candidate you want to
vote for. 4 affect, influence, act on, shape, condition,
govern, regulate, dictate: There were many factors determining
my choice.
determined
adj. 1 decided, resolute, resolved, purposeful, dogged,
strong-willed, strong-minded, single-minded, tenacious, intent,
firm, unflinching, unwavering, fixed, constant, persistent,
persevering, steady, unfaltering, unhesitating, unyielding,
stubborn, obstinate, adamant: He was determined not to go. We
made a determined effort to locate the wreck. 2 fixed,
determinate, definite, exact, precise, distinct, predetermined,
ascertained, identified: They worked to a previously determined
plan. They agreed to pay a percentage of the determined price.
deterrent n. hindrance, impediment, discouragement, disincentive,
dissuasion, check, hitch, obstacle, obstruction,
stumbling-block; catch, snag, rub, fly in the ointment, bar,
drawback: Some experts hold that the death penalty is no
deterrent to murder. The only deterrent to your plan is that we
are likely to be caught.