resolution

noun
UK: /ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/
US: /ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

  1. A formal statement of an opinion or decision agreed on by a group of people, especially after a vote.

    1. The resolution passed easily.
    2. The United Nations passed a resolution condemning the violence, urging all parties to seek a peaceful resolution.

  2. A promise to yourself to do or not to do something.

    1. I made a resolution to exercise more.
    2. His New Year's resolution was to stop eating junk food, improving his overall health.

  3. The quality of being determined or resolute.

    1. She showed great resolution.
    2. Despite facing many setbacks, her resolution to succeed never wavered, pushing her forward.

  4. In optics, the ability of a microscope or telescope to produce separate images of closely placed objects.

    1. The resolution is very high.
    2. This camera has high resolution, which makes the images very crisp and clear.

Synonyms

verdict resolve clarity decision determination
resolution verb

  1. To solve or end a problem or difficulty.

    1. We need to resolve this issue.
    2. Mediation can help resolve disputes between neighbors, fostering community harmony.

  2. To make a firm decision about something.

    1. She resolved to study harder.
    2. After much consideration, he resolved to pursue his passion for art, leaving his old job.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "resolution" in English means: A formal statement of an opinion or decision agreed on by a group of people, especially after a vote., A promise to yourself to do or not to do something., The quality of being determined or resolute., In optics, the ability of a microscope or telescope to produce separate images of closely placed objects..

The phonetic transcription of "resolution" is /ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "resolution": verdict, resolve, clarity, decision, determination.

Example usage of "resolution": "The resolution passed easily.". More examples on the page.