discovery, find, uncovering - the act of discovering something

identification, designation - the act of designating or identifying something

solving, resolution - finding a solution to a problem

validation, substantiation, proof - the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something

falsifying, disproof, refutation, falsification - the act of determining that something is false

localization, locating, localisation, location, fix - a determination of the location of something; "he got a good fix on the target"

predetermination - the act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place

rectification - determination of the length of a curve; finding a straight line equal in length to a given curve

redetermination - determining again

resoluteness, resolve, firmness, resolution - the trait of being resolute; firmness of purpose; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"

persistency, pertinacity, tenaciousness, tenacity, doggedness, perseverance, persistence - persistent determination

indefatigability, indefatigableness, tirelessness - tireless determination

industriousness, diligence, industry - persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues"

judgment, judgement, mind - an opinion formed by judging something; "he was reluctant to make his judgment known"; "she changed her mind"

predeterminaation - a mental determination or resolve in advance; an antecedent intention to do something; "he entered the argument with a predetermination to prove me wrong"

selection, choice, option, pick - the act of choosing or selecting; "your choice of colors was unfortunate"; "you can take your pick"

appointment, designation, naming, assignment - the act of putting a person into a non-elective position; "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee"

call - (sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee; "he was ejected for protesting the call"

move - the act of deciding to do something; "he didn't make a move to help"; "his first move was to hire a lawyer"

casting lots, drawing lots, sortition - making a chance decision by using lots (straws or pebbles etc.) that are thrown or drawn

resolution - a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner; "he always wrote down his New Year's resolutions"