resolution
/,rezə'lu:ʃn/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A firm decision to do or not to do something: A formal expression of intent or determination.
- The action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter: The act of finding an answer or settlement.
- The quality of being determined or resolute: Firmness of purpose.
- The degree of detail visible in a visual image or sound: The measure of the sharpness or clarity of an image or the fineness of detail in a digital signal.
- (Formal) A formal expression of opinion or intention agreed on by a legislative body, committee, or other formal meeting: An official statement of a decision or opinion.
- (Music) The progression of a dissonant chord to a consonant one: The satisfactory conclusion of a musical phrase.
- (Chemistry/Physics) The process of reducing or separating something into its components: The act of analyzing or breaking down.
Usage and Examples
- As a firm decision:
- She made a New Year's resolution to exercise more.
- His resolution to quit smoking was admirable.
- As the act of solving something:
- The resolution of the conflict required skilled diplomacy.
- We are seeking a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
- As determination:
- She faced the challenge with great resolution.
- His resolution never wavered, even in the face of failure.
- As a measure of detail (technology):
- This monitor has a high resolution of 4K.
- The image lacks clarity due to its low resolution.
- As a formal statement by a group:
- The council passed a resolution condemning the act.
- The UN Security Council adopted the resolution unanimously.
Advanced Usage
- "A man/woman of resolution": A person characterized by firm determination.
- He was known as a man of great resolution and principle.
- "Come to a resolution": To reach a decision or settlement.
- The committee finally came to a resolution after hours of debate.
- "With resolution": In a determined manner.
- She answered the question with quiet resolution.
Variants and Related Words
- Resolve (verb/noun): To decide firmly; firm determination.
- He resolved to tell the truth. / She showed great resolve.
- Resolute (adjective): Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.
- She was resolute in her refusal.
- Resoluteness (noun): The quality of being resolute.
- His resoluteness inspired the team.
Synonyms
- Determination: Firmness of purpose.
- Decision: A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.
- Settlement: An official agreement intended to resolve a dispute.
- Clarity: The quality of being clear, in particular (related to image/sound detail).
Related Phrases and Phrasal Verbs
(Note: "Resolution" itself is not commonly used in phrasal verbs. Related actions use "resolve.") - Resolve into: To separate or be separated into component parts. - The mist resolved into distinct shapes as the sun rose. - Resolve on/upon: To decide on a course of action. - They resolved upon a plan of attack.
Related Idioms
- "Test of resolution": A situation that challenges one's determination.
- The final marathon miles were a true test of his resolution.
- "A matter of resolution": An issue that depends on or requires determination to solve.
- Overcoming this obstacle is simply a matter of resolution.
Noun
- a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner
- he always wrote down his New Year's resolutions
- a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
- they were trying to find a peaceful solution
- the answers were in the back of the book
- he computed the result to four decimal places
- (music) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord
- the subsidence of swelling or other signs of inflammation (especially in a lung)
- (computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the greater the resolution, the better the picture
- analysis into clear-cut components
- something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making
- they finally reached a settlement with the union
- they never did achieve a final resolution of their differences
- he needed to grieve before he could achieve a sense of closure
- finding a solution to a problem
- the trait of being resolute
- his resoluteness carried him through the battle
- it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work
- the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together
- a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote