resolution

/ɹˌɛzəlˈuʃən/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

noun

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together
the trait of being resolute
“his resoluteness carried him through the battle”
finding a solution to a problem
something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making
“they finally reached a settlement with the union”
analysis into clear-cut components
(computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the greater the resolution, the better the picture
the subsidence of swelling or other signs of inflammation (especially in a lung)
(music) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord
a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
“they were trying to find a peaceful solution”
a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner
“he always wrote down his New Year's resolutions”

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