Determination

Noun

1. The act of determining, or the state of being determined. The act, process, or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, weight, intensity, etc.

   "the determination of the wavelength of light"

2. The act, process, or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, weight, intensity, etc.

   "the determination of the wavelength of light"

3. The act of defining a concept or notion by giving its essential constituents.
4. The addition of a distinguishing feature to a concept or notion, thus limiting its extent.
5. 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

   "I am indebted to a friend for the determination of most of these shells."