The difference between Determination and Set of one's jaw
When used as nouns, determination means the act of determining, or the state of being determined, whereas set of one's jaw means the manner of one's lower facial expression, especially as suggesting firm resolve, or intensity of thought or feeling.
check bellow for the other definitions of Determination and Set of one's jaw
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Determination as a noun:
The act of determining, or the state of being determined.
Examples:
"Through sheer determination, we managed to escape from the tornado."
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Determination as a noun:
Bringing to an end; termination; limit.
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Determination as a noun:
Direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion.
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Determination as a noun:
The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decision of character; resoluteness.
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Determination as a noun (countable):
The state of decision; a judicial decision, or ending of controversy.
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Determination as a noun (countable):
That which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution.
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Determination as a noun:
A flow, rush, or tendency to a particular part
Examples:
"a determination of blood to the head"
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Determination as a noun (countable):
The act, process, or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, weight, intensity, etc.
Examples:
"the determination of the wavelength of light"
"the determination of the level of salt in sea water"
"the determination of the oxygen in the air"
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Determination as a noun:
The act of defining a concept or notion by giving its essential constituents.
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Determination as a noun:
The addition of a distinguishing feature to a concept or notion, thus limiting its extent; -- the opposite of generalization.
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Determination as a noun:
The act of determining the relations of an object, such as genus and species; the referring of minerals, plants, or animals, to the species to which they belong; classification
Examples:
"I am indebted to a friend for the determination of most of these shells."
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Set of one's jaw as a noun (set phrase):
The manner of one's lower facial expression, especially as suggesting firm resolve, or intensity of thought or feeling.