resolution
(noun)
noun
1. a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
Similar word(s): declaration, resolve
Definition categories: communication, document, papers
2. the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together
Definition categories: phenomenon
3. the trait of being resolute
- his resoluteness carried him through the battle
- it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work
Similar word(s): firmness, resoluteness, resolve
Definition categories: attribute, trait
4. finding a solution to a problem
Similar word(s): solving
Definition categories: act, determination, finding
5. something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making
- they never did achieve a final resolution of their differences
Similar word(s): closure, settlement
Definition categories: thought, deciding
6. analysis into clear-cut components
Similar word(s): resolving
Definition categories: thought, breakdown, partitioning
7. (computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the greater the resolution, the better the picture
Definition categories: phenomenon
8. the subsidence of swelling or other signs of inflammation (especially in a lung)
Definition categories: event, remission, remittal, subsidence
9. (music) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord
Definition categories: communication, harmony
10. a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
Similar word(s): answer, result, solution, solvent
Definition categories: communication, statement
11. a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner
- he always wrote down his New Year's resolutions
Definition categories: act, conclusion, decision, determination
Sentences with resolution as a noun:
- His stalwart resolution is perhaps admirable, perhaps foolish.
- By February, most New Year's resolutions are forgotten.
- Printing at higher resolution will cause a reduction in performance.
- This monitor's maximum resolution is 1600 × 1200.
- name resolution
- the resolution of an equation