resolution (ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən
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Definitions
noun
- the act or an instance of resolving
- the condition or quality of being resolute; firmness or determination
- something resolved or determined; decision
- a formal expression of opinion by a meeting, esp one agreed by a vote
- a judicial decision on some matter; verdict; judgment
- the act or process of separating something into its constituent parts or elements
- medicine
- return from a pathological to a normal condition
- subsidence of the symptoms of a disease, esp the disappearance of inflammation without the formation of pus
- music the process in harmony whereby a dissonant note or chord is followed by a consonant one
- the ability of a television or film image to reproduce fine detail
- physics another word for resolving power
Alternative Forms
ˌresoˈlutioner ˌresoˈlutionist nounSynonyms
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decision,
commitment,
resolve,
intention,
promise,
aim,
purpose,
object,
pledge,
determination,
intent,
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determination,
energy,
purpose,
resolve,
courage,
dedication,
fortitude,
sincerity,
tenacity,
perseverance,
willpower,
boldness,
firmness,
staying power,
stubbornness,
constancy,
earnestness,
obstinacy,
steadfastness,
doggedness,
relentlessness,
resoluteness,
staunchness,
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solution,
end,
settlement,
outcome,
finding,
answer,
working out,
solving,
sorting out,
unravelling,
upshot,
Translations
- British English:
resolution
A resolution is a formal decision taken at a meeting by means of a vote.The resolution declared the republic independent.ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən NOUN The resolution declared the republic independent.
- Spanish:
resolución
nf
- French:
résolution
nf
- German:
Entschlossenheit
nf
- Chinese: 决议 n
- Arabic: قَرَار n
- Portuguese: resolução nf
- Russian: разрешение nnt
- Croatian: rezolucija nf
- Czech: rezolutnost nf
- Danish: resolution nutr
- Dutch: resolutie nf
- Finnish: päättäväisyys n
- Greek: αποφασιστικότητα nf
- Italian: risoluzione nf
- Japanese: 決意 n
- Korean: 결심 n
- Norwegian: besluttsomhet nm
- Polish: postanowienie nf
- Brazilian Portuguese: resolução nf
- European Spanish:
resolución
nf
- Swedish: upplösning nutr
- Thai: ความเด็ดเหนี่ยวแน่นอน n
- Turkish: kararlılık n
- Vietnamese: sự kiên định n
Usage examples
She'd decided to stick to her resolution : she'd have the baby, not the job.
, NOTHING TO WEAR AND NOWHERE TO HIDE: A Collection of Short Stories (2002)The maps will have an astonishing resolution of about 30 nanometres - the diameter of the virus.
New Scientist (2004)The administration also supported a UN resolution calling for it.
Irish Times (2002)The resolution of this crisis in our marriage remains a private issue.
Glasgow Herald (2001)This belated resolution combined with fortunate timing meant Elizabeth triumphed without any further bloodshed.
, ELIZABETH AND MARY: Cousins, Rivals, Queens (2003)