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   resolution

   /ˌrɛzəˈl(j)uːʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a firm decision to do or not to do something: "she kept her resolution not to see Anne any more" Similar intentionresolvedecisionintentaimaspirationdesignpurposeobjectplancommitmentpledgepromiseundertaking
   • ▪ a formal expression of opinion or intention agreed on by a legislative body or other formal meeting, typically after taking a vote: "the conference passed two resolutions" Similar motionproposalpropositionplanrulingverdictjudgementfindingadjudicationdecisiondeclarationdecreeresolvedetermination
   • 2. the quality of being determined or resolute: "he handled the last British actions of the war with resolution" Similar determinationpurposepurposefulnessresolveresolutenesssingle-mindednessstrength of willstrength of characterwill powerfirmnessfirmness of purposefixity of purposeintentnessdecisiondecidednesssteadfastnessstaunchnessmanfulnessperseverancepersistenceindefatigabilitytenacitytenaciousnessstaying powerstrong-mindednessbackbonededicationcommitmentconstancythe bulldog spiritpertinacitypertinaciousnessstubbornnessdoggednessobstinacyobduratenessobduracyinflexibilityspiritednessbravenessbraveryboldnesscouragepluckcourageousnesspluckinessstout-heartednessSitzfleischinformal:gutsspunkgritstickabilitystick-to-it-ivenessarchaic:intensionrare:perseverationOpposite irresolutionhalf-heartedness
   • 3. the action of solving a problem or contentious matter: "the peaceful resolution of all disputes" Similar solution toanswer toend toexplanation toresolvingsettlementsettlingsolvingsorting outworking outrectificationunravellingdisentanglementclarificationconclusionendinginformal:crackingOpposite continuationprolonging
   • ▪ the passing of a discord into a concord during the course of changing harmony: "tension is released by the resolution from the dominant to the tonic chord"
   • ▪ the disappearance of a symptom or condition: "complete remission was defined as resolution of clinical evidence of disease"
   • 4. the process of reducing or separating something into constituent parts or components.
   • ▪ the replacing of a single force or other vector quantity by two or more jointly equivalent to it.
   • 5. the smallest interval measurable by a telescope or other scientific instrument; the resolving power.
   • ▪ the degree of detail visible in a photographic or television image: "a high-resolution monitor"
   • 6. the conversion of something abstract into another form: "the gradual resolution of an uncertain feeling into a named emotion"
   • ▪ the substitution of two short syllables for one long one.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin resolutio(n-), from resolvere ‘loosen, release’ (see resolve).

   Scrabble Points: 10

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   The meaning of RESOLUTION is the act or process of resolving. How to use resolution in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Resolution.

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   RESOLUTION definition: 1. an official decision that is made after a group or organization has voted: 2. a promise to…. Learn more.

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   the mental state or quality of being resolved or resolute; firmness of purpose: She showed her resolution by not attending the meeting. Synonyms: fortitude, strength, tenacity, perseverance, determination, resolve. the act or process of resolving or separating something into constituent or elementary parts.

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   a formal statement of decision or opinion: The chairing officer called for a vote on the resolution. [ C ] If you make a resolution, you promise yourself to do something: [ + to infinitive ] I made a New Year’s resolution to lose ten pounds.

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   1. a formal expression of opinion or intention made, usu. after voting, by a formal organization, a legislature, or other group. 2. a resolve or determination. 3. the act of resolving or determining upon a course of action, method, procedure, etc.

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   noun. a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem. synonyms: answer, result, solution, solvent. see more. noun. something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making. “they never did achieve a final resolution of their differences”. synonyms: closure, settlement. see more.

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   A resolution is a formal decision taken at a meeting by means of a vote. He replied that the U.N. had passed two major resolutions calling for a complete withdrawal. ...a draft resolution on the occupied territories.

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   Definition of resolution noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Resolution Definition. A firm decision to do something. Made a resolution to get more exercise. The result of this. A resolute quality of mind. The thing determined upon; decision as to future action; resolve. A resolving, or determining; deciding.

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    To resolve is to settle or make a decision about something — often formal. A college's board of directors might resolve to recruit more minority students. As a noun, resolve refers to a strong determination to do something.