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Definition of resolver

resolver

/rɪˈzɑːl.vɚ/
re · solv · er
Plural:resolvers
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resolver Lexical Profile

resolver Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

In computing, a software program or routine that translates domain names into IP addresses or resolves dependencies and variable references.

Example

"The network administrator configured the local DNS resolver to speed up web page loading times."

2

A person or thing that settles a dispute, solves a problem, or brings a matter to a conclusion.

Example

"She earned a reputation in the department as an effective resolver of complex scheduling conflicts."

3

In electrical engineering, a rotary electromechanical transducer used for measuring degrees of rotation and converting mechanical angles into electrical signals.

Example

"The industrial robot arm relies on a high-precision resolver to track the exact angle of its joints."

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• Nearby Words

resolvable
resolve
resolved
resolver
resonance
resonant
resonantly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Resolver. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/resolver
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