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