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The science of the determination of the density of vapors and gases.

To propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit, as a resolution to be adopted; as, to move to adjourn. Let me but move one question to your daughter. Shak. They are to be blamed alike who move and who decline war upon particular res…

courage, determination.

the fronds of ferns, and their nervation, are frail characters if employed alone for the determination of existing genera. J. D. Hooker.

be, or lie, in a nutshell, to be within a small compass; to admit of very brief or simple determination or statement. "The remedy lay in a nutshell." Macaulay.

The act or process of orientating; determination of the points of the compass, or the east point, in taking bearings.

onsecutive points of the latter through which the former passes suffices for the complete determination of the former curve. Brande & C.

Pertaining to, or used for, the determination of the amount of ozone; of or relating to ozonometry.

The measurement or determination of the quantity of ozone.

The separation and determination of alloys; esp., the separation, as by acids, of gold from silver in the assay button.

or gain over by argument, advice, entreaty, expostulation, etc.; to draw or incline to a determination by presenting sufficient motives. Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. Acts xxvi. 28. We will persuade him, be it possible. Shak.

easons offered, or by anything that moves the mind or passions, or inclines the will to a determination. For thou hast all the arts of fine persuasion. Otway.

A decree or determination; a dictum. [Obs.] "The placits and opinions of other philosophers." Evelyn.

A judicial decision which serves as a rule for future determinations in similar or analogous cases; an authority to be followed in courts of justice; forms of proceeding to be followed in similar cases. Wharton.

Of or pertaining to the determination of some matter not previously decided; as, a prejudical inquiry or action at law.

A preliminary inquiry and determination about something which belongs to a matter in dispute.

Antecedent decree or determination. Shak.

The act of foreordaining: previous determination. "The preordination of God." Bale.

The determination of the capacity of the lungs.

With purpose or design; intentionally; with predetermination; designedly. In composing this discourse, I purposely declined all offensive and displeasing truths. Atterbury. So much they scorn the crowd, that if the throng By chance go right, they purposely go wrong. Pope.