Resolution

/ɹˌɛzəlˈuːʃən/

/ˌɹɛzəˈɫuʃən/

Resolution

an official decision that is made, particularly when an official body takes a group vote

the act of resolving a problem or disagreement

synonyms : solving

the trait of being resolute

synonyms : firmness

the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together

analysis into clear-cut components

synonyms : resolving

something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making

synonyms : closure

a serious decision to behave or not to behave in a certain way or to do or not to do something particular

a formal statement upon which a council, etc. has agreed, particularly through voting

synonyms : answer

(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

the quality and clarity of an image or video display

Examples

1. That resolution clearly withered on the vine.

2. The resolution passed both houses before the zero hour and the President signed it.

3. Some people set resolutions for the new year in December, hoping to make positive changes.

4. The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution asking the two countries to resume peace negotiations.