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Definition determined in American English

determined adjective

adjective
/dɪˈtɜrmɪnd/
1

not willing to let anything prevent you from doing what you have decided to do

Example

a strong, determined woman

Example

I was determined to make it as a jazz musician.

Example

Baxter is determined that this year things will be different.

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1.1

showing that you are not willing to let anything prevent you from doing what you have decided to do

Example

determined opposition/resistance

Example

a determined effort to fight to the bitter end

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Definition determined in American English