resolution
resolution Lexical Profile
resolution Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A firm decision to do or not to do something.
"She made a resolution to exercise at least three times a week in the coming year."
The action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter, or the resulting settlement.
"The mediators worked tirelessly to achieve a peaceful resolution to the labor dispute."
A formal expression of opinion or intention agreed on by a legislative body, committee, or other formal meeting, typically after taking a vote.
"The council passed a unanimous resolution supporting the new environmental conservation plan."
The degree of detail or sharpness visible in a photographic, television, or computer image, or the ability of an optical instrument to distinguish closely spaced objects.
"The new monitor offers a much higher screen resolution for graphic design work."
The quality of being determined, steadfast, or resolute.
"He faced the difficult recovery process with quiet resolution and patience."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French or directly from Latin resolutio ('a loosening, unbinding, or dissolving'), derived from the verb resolvere ('to loosen, untie, or release').