determination

(n) the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
- the determination of molecular structures
finding,
(n) the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
- his determination showed in his every movement
- he is a man of purpose
purpose,
(n) a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
- a decision unfavorable to the opposition
- his conclusion took the evidence into account
- satisfied with the panel's determination
conclusion, decision,
(n) deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature
- the determination of grammatical inflections
(n) the act of making up your mind about something
- the burden of decision was his
- he drew his conclusions quickly
decision, conclusion,

finding purpose conclusion decision

determinative