the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation | the act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place |
the act of making up your mind about something | a mental determination or resolve in advance; an antecedent intention to do something |
the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose | (theology) being determined in advance; especially the doctrine (usually associated with Calvin) that God has foreordained every event throughout eternity (including the final salvation of mankind) |
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration | |
deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature | |