noun

(1) (theology, usually associated with Calvin, including the final salvation of mankind

(2) A mental determination or resolve in advance; an antecedent intention to do something

(3) The act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place

(4) (theology) being determined in advance

(5) Especially the doctrine (usually associated with Calvin) that God has foreordained every event throughout eternity (including the final salvation of mankind)