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(rezəluːʃən)
Word forms: plural resolutions
1. countable noun
A resolution is a formal decision taken at a meeting by means of a vote.
He replied that the U.N. had passed two major resolutions calling for a completewithdrawal.
...a draft resolution on the occupied territories.
2. countable noun
If you make a resolution, you decide to try very hard to do something.
They made a resolution to lose all the weight gained during the Christmas period.
3.  See also New Year's resolution
4. uncountable noun
Resolution is determination to do something or not do something.
'I think I'll try a hypnotist,' I said with sudden resolution.
5. singular noun
The resolution of a problem or difficulty is the final solving of it.
[formal]
...the successful resolution of a dispute. [+ to/of]
...in order to find a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
Synonyms: solution, end, settlement, outcome More Synonyms of resolution
6. uncountable noun
The resolution of an image is how clear the image is.
[technical]
Now this machine gives us such high resolution that we can see very small specksof calcium.
More Synonyms of resolution

resolution in British English

(ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən)
noun
1. 
the act or an instance of resolving
2. 
the condition or quality of being resolute; firmness or determination
3. 
something resolved or determined; decision
4. 
a formal expression of opinion by a meeting, esp one agreed by a vote
5. 
a judicial decision on some matter; verdict; judgment
6. 
the act or process of separating something into its constituent parts or elements
7.  medicine
a. 
return from a pathological to a normal condition
b. 
subsidence of the symptoms of a disease, esp the disappearance of inflammation without the formation of pus
8.  music
the process in harmony whereby a dissonant note or chord is followed by a consonant one
9. 
the ability of a television or film image to reproduce fine detail
10.  physics another word for resolving power
Derived forms
resolutioner (ˌresoˈlutioner) or resolutionist (ˌresoˈlutionist)
noun

resolution in American English

(ˌrɛzəˈluʃən)
noun
1. 
a. 
the act or process of resolving something or breaking it up into its constituent parts or elements
b. 
the result of this
2. 
a. 
a resolving, or determining; deciding
b. 
the thing determined upon; decision as to future action; resolve
3. 
a resolute quality of mind
4. 
a formal statement of opinion or determination adopted by an assembly or other formal group
5. 
a solving, as of a puzzle, or answering, as of a question; solution
6. 
that part of a play, novel, etc. in which the plot is explained or made clear
7.  Medicine
the subsidence or disappearance of swelling, fever, or other manifestation of disease
8.  Music
a. 
the passing of a dissonant chord (or tone in a chord) to a consonant chord (or tone)
b. 
a chord or tone to which such passing occurs
9.  Physics
the capability of an optical system, or other imaging system, of making clear and distinguishable the separateparts or components of an object
Word origin
ME resolucioun, dissolution < MFr resolution < L resolutio < resolutus: see resolute

Examples of 'resolution' in a sentence
resolution

Why not make it your resolution this year to have a go at growing some?
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The findings are food for thought for those making a new year resolution to diet.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
So allow me to suggest a new resolution.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Make it your new year's resolution.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The post office still has my money and I feel totally helpless in finding a resolution to this.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The draft resolution was backed by 11 countries including Britain.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Consider your New Year resolutions in the light of this.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The City's dispute resolution specialists turned out in their droves.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Fancy the high resolution of Ultra HD but not the price?
The Sun (2017)
My own body feels the need for final resolution or it might change its stance.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This would give you an amazing call resolution time.
Mike Daisey 21 DOG YEARS (2002)
But there is already a lengthy dispute resolution process within companies.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
We often make resolutions with insufficient will power to carry them out.
Christianity Today (2000)
It is hard to see any resolution of this crisis.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The very high resolution model allows us to examine these changes for the first time.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Tell us where you were and use a high resolution image please.
The Sun (2014)
They will also more easily be able to attend shareholder meetings and vote on resolutions.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Somehow he is sticking by his new year resolution to have more fun.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
This is one resolution that it will pay you to keep!
The Sun (2006)
We will be supporting all resolutions at the meeting.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The courts may not feel that they are the right place for the resolution of industrial disputes.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But a final resolution still looks a long way off.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
 Make a resolution to get out and meet people.
The Sun (2009)
Global equities rose amid hopes of a resolution to the crisis.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The price of such a resolution would be high.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
No sane voice is being raised either to abandon war or to seek peaceful resolution to this conflict.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The draft resolution was also expected to spell out the requirements for a political settlement leading to a permanent ceasefire.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The images would be clearer; the resolution higher.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Then, as if he had taken a sudden resolution, he spoke again.
Elizabeth Gaskell Wives and Daughters (1864)
Make it a New Year resolution to sort it.
The Sun (2016)

In other languages
resolution

British English: resolution /ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/ NOUN
A resolution is a formal decision taken at a meeting by means of a vote.
The resolution declared the republic independent.
  • American English: resolution
  • Arabic: قَرَار
  • Brazilian Portuguese: resolução
  • Chinese: 决议
  • Croatian: rezolucija
  • Czech: usnesení
  • Danish: resolution
  • Dutch: resolutie
  • European Spanish: resolución
  • Finnish: päättäväisyys
  • French: résolution
  • German: Entschlossenheit
  • Greek: αποφασιστικότητα
  • Italian: risoluzione
  • Japanese: 決意
  • Korean: 결심
  • Norwegian: besluttsomhet
  • Polish: postanowienie
  • European Portuguese: resolução
  • Romanian: hotărâre
  • Russian: резолюция
  • Latin American Spanish: resolución
  • Swedish: upplösning
  • Thai: มติ
  • Turkish: kararlılık
  • Ukrainian: рішення
  • Vietnamese: nghị quyết

All related terms of 'resolution'

high resolution
a great amount of detail visible in a photographic , TV, or video image
joint resolution
a resolution passed by both houses of a bicameral legislature , signed by the chief executive and legally binding
concurrent resolution
a resolution passed by one branch of a legislature and concurred in by the other, indicating the opinion of the legislature but not having the force of law
New Year resolution
a promise to yourself or decision to do something, esp to improve one's behaviour or lifestyle in some way, during the year ahead
New Year's resolution
If you make a New Year's resolution , you make a decision at the beginning of a year to start doing something or to stop doing something.
gag rule
any closure regulation adopted by a deliberative body

Chinese translation of 'resolution'

resolution

(rɛzəˈluːʃən)

n

  1. (c/u) (= vow, determination) 决(決)心 (juéxīn)
  2. (c) (= formal decision) 决(決)议(議) (juéyì) (个(個), gè)
  3. (s) (= solution) [of problem, difficulty] 解决(決) (jiějué)
    to make a resolution 下决(決)心 (xià juéxīn)
    New Year's resolution 新年决(決)心 (xīnnián juéxīn)
1 (noun) 
Definition
a formal expression of opinion by a meeting
The UN had passed two major resolutions.
Synonyms
declaration
The two countries will sign the declaration of peace tomorrow.
ruling
He tried to have the court ruling overturned.
proposal
the government's proposals to abolish free health care
motion
The conference is now debating the motion.
verdict
The jury returned a unanimous guilty verdict.
judgment
The Court is expected to give its judgment within the next ten days.
decree
court decrees relating to marital property
2 (noun) 
Definition
a decision to do something
It had been her resolution to lose weight.
Synonyms
decision
He is very much a man of decision and action.
commitment
We made a commitment to keep working together.
resolve
the resolve to enforce a settlement using troops
intention
She announced her intention of standing for parliament.
promise
If you make a promise, you should keep it.
aim
a research programme that has failed to achieve its aim
purpose
The teachers are enthusiastic and have a sense of purpose.
object
The object of the exercise is to raise money for charity.
pledge
determination
A determination will be made as to the future of the treaty.
intent
a statement of intent on arms control
3 (noun) 
Definition
firmness or determination
He implemented policy with resolution and single-mindedness.
Synonyms
determination
They acted with great courage and determination.
energy
purpose
resolve
He doesn't weaken in his resolve.
courage
They do not have the courage to apologise for their actions.
dedication
fortitude
He suffered his illness with dignity and fortitude.
sincerity
tenacity
Sheer tenacity is crucial to career success.
perseverance
Perseverance will pay off in the end.
willpower
She doesn't have the willpower to give up smoking.
boldness
firmness
There was no denying his considerable firmness of purpose.
staying power
stubbornness
constancy
earnestness
the earnestness of their struggle for freedom
obstinacy
the obstinacy typical of his thoroughly awkward nature
steadfastness
doggedness
the result of doggedness rather than talent
relentlessness
resoluteness
staunchness
4 (noun) 
Definition
the act of resolving
a peaceful resolution to the crisis
Synonyms
solution
the ability to sort out effective solutions to practical problems
end
The end justifies the means.
settlement
Our objective must be to secure a peace settlement.
outcome
It's too early to predict the outcome of the race.
finding
answer
Simply marking an answer wrong will not help the student.
working out
solving
sorting out
unravelling
upshot
So the upshot is we're going for lunch on Friday.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of aim
Definition
intention or purpose
a research programme that has failed to achieve its aim
Synonyms
intention,
end,
point,
plan,
course,
mark,
goal,
design,
target,
wish,
scheme,
purpose,
direction,
desire,
object,
objective,
ambition,
intent,
aspiration,
Holy Grail (informal)
in the sense of answer
Definition
a solution to a problem
Simply marking an answer wrong will not help the student.
Synonyms
solution,
resolution,
explanation
in the sense of commitment
Definition
an obligation, responsibility, or promise that restricts freedom of action
We made a commitment to keep working together.
Synonyms
pledge,
promise,
guarantee,
undertaking,
vow,
assurance,
word

Synonyms of 'resolution'

resolution

Explore 'resolution' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of courage
Definition
the ability to face danger or pain without fear
They do not have the courage to apologise for their actions.
Synonyms
bravery,
nerve,
fortitude,
boldness,
balls (vulgar, slang),
bottle (British, slang),
resolution,
daring,
guts (informal),
pluck,
grit,
heroism,
mettle,
firmness,
gallantry,
valour,
spunk (informal),
fearlessness,
intrepidity,
hardihood,
ballsiness (taboo, slang),
dauntlessness,
lion-heartedness
in the sense of decree
Definition
a judgment of a court
court decrees relating to marital property
Synonyms
judgment,
finding,
order,
result,
ruling,
decision,
award,
conclusion,
verdict,
arbitration
in the sense of doggedness
the result of doggedness rather than talent
Synonyms
determination,
resolution,
persistence,
tenacity,
perseverance,
endurance,
stubbornness,
single-mindedness,
obstinacy,
steadiness,
steadfastness,
relentlessness,
pertinacity,
tenaciousness,
bulldog tenacity
in the sense of earnestness
the earnestness of their struggle for freedom
Synonyms
determination,
resolve,
urgency,
zeal,
ardour,
vehemence
in the sense of end
The end justifies the means.
Synonyms
outcome,
result,
consequence,
resolution,
conclusion,
completion,
issue,
sequel,
end result,
attainment,
upshot,
consummation
in the sense of firmness
There was no denying his considerable firmness of purpose.
Synonyms
resolve,
resolution,
constancy,
inflexibility,
steadfastness,
obduracy,
strictness,
strength of will,
fixity,
fixedness,
staunchness
in the sense of fortitude
Definition
calm and patient courage in trouble or pain
He suffered his illness with dignity and fortitude.
Synonyms
courage,
strength,
resolution,
determination,
guts (informal),
patience,
pluck,
grit,
endurance,
bravery,
backbone,
perseverance,
firmness,
staying power,
valour,
fearlessness,
strength of mind,
intrepidity,
hardihood,
dauntlessness,
stoutheartedness
in the sense of intent
Definition
something that is intended
a statement of intent on arms control
Synonyms
intention,
aim,
purpose,
meaning,
end,
plan,
goal,
design,
target,
object,
resolution,
resolve,
objective,
ambition,
aspiration
in the sense of intention
Definition
something intended
She announced her intention of standing for parliament.
Synonyms
aim,
plan,
idea,
goal,
end,
design,
target,
wish,
scheme,
purpose,
desire,
object,
objective,
determination,
intent,
end in view
in the sense of judgment
Definition
the verdict pronounced by a court of law
The Court is expected to give its judgment within the next ten days.
Synonyms
verdict,
finding,
result,
ruling,
decision,
sentence,
conclusion,
determination,
decree,
order,
arbitration,
adjudication,
pronouncement

Additional synonyms

in the sense of motion
Definition
a formal proposal to be discussed and voted on in a debate or meeting
The conference is now debating the motion.
Synonyms
proposal,
suggestion,
recommendation,
proposition,
submission
in the sense of object
Definition
an aim or purpose
The object of the exercise is to raise money for charity.
Synonyms
purpose,
aim,
end,
point,
plan,
idea,
reason,
goal,
design,
target,
principle,
function,
intention,
objective,
intent,
motive,
end in view,
end purpose,
the why and wherefore
in the sense of obstinacy
the obstinacy typical of his thoroughly awkward nature
Synonyms
stubbornness,
persistence,
tenacity,
perseverance,
resolution,
intransigence,
firmness,
single-mindedness,
inflexibility,
obduracy,
doggedness,
relentlessness,
wilfulness,
resoluteness,
pig-headedness,
pertinacity,
tenaciousness,
mulishness
in the sense of outcome
Definition
the result or consequence of something
It's too early to predict the outcome of the race.
Synonyms
result,
end,
consequence,
conclusion,
end result,
payoff (informal),
upshot
in the sense of perseverance
Definition
continued steady belief or efforts
Perseverance will pay off in the end.
Synonyms
persistence,
resolution,
determination,
dedication,
stamina,
endurance,
tenacity,
diligence,
constancy,
steadfastness,
doggedness,
purposefulness,
pertinacity,
indefatigability,
sedulity
in the sense of promise
Definition
an undertaking to do or not do something
If you make a promise, you should keep it.
Synonyms
guarantee,
word,
bond,
vow,
commitment,
pledge,
undertaking,
assurance,
engagement,
compact,
oath,
covenant,
word of honour
in the sense of proposal
Definition
a suggestion put forward for consideration
the government's proposals to abolish free health care
Synonyms
suggestion,
plan,
programme,
scheme,
offer,
terms,
design,
project,
bid,
motion,
recommendation,
tender,
presentation,
proposition,
overture,
proffer
in the sense of purpose
Definition
determination
The teachers are enthusiastic and have a sense of purpose.
Synonyms
determination,
commitment,
resolve,
will,
resolution,
initiative,
enterprise,
ambition,
conviction,
motivation,
persistence,
tenacity,
firmness,
constancy,
single-mindedness,
steadfastness
in the sense of resolve
the resolve to enforce a settlement using troops
Synonyms
decision,
resolution,
undertaking,
objective,
design,
project,
purpose,
conclusion,
intention
in the sense of resolve
Definition
absolute determination
He doesn't weaken in his resolve.
Synonyms
determination,
resolution,
courage,
willpower,
boldness,
firmness,
earnestness,
steadfastness,
resoluteness

Additional synonyms

in the sense of ruling
Definition
a decision of someone in authority
He tried to have the court ruling overturned.
Synonyms
decision,
finding,
resolution,
verdict,
judgment,
decree,
adjudication,
pronouncement
in the sense of settlement
Definition
an official agreement ending a dispute
Our objective must be to secure a peace settlement.
Synonyms
agreement,
arrangement,
resolution,
working out,
conclusion,
establishment,
adjustment,
confirmation,
completion,
disposition,
termination
in the sense of tenacity
Sheer tenacity is crucial to career success.
Synonyms
perseverance,
resolution,
determination,
application,
resolve,
persistence,
diligence,
intransigence,
firmness,
stubbornness,
inflexibility,
obstinacy,
steadfastness,
obduracy,
doggedness,
strength of will,
strength of purpose,
resoluteness,
pertinacity,
staunchness
in the sense of upshot
Definition
the final result or conclusion
So the upshot is we're going for lunch on Friday.
Synonyms
result,
consequence,
outcome,
end,
issue,
event,
conclusion,
sequel,
finale,
culmination,
end result,
payoff (informal)
in the sense of verdict
Definition
an opinion formed after examining the facts
The jury returned a unanimous guilty verdict.
Synonyms
decision,
finding,
judgment,
opinion,
sentence,
conclusion,
conviction,
adjudication,
pronouncement
in the sense of willpower
Definition
strong self-disciplined determination to do something
She doesn't have the willpower to give up smoking.
Synonyms
self-control,
drive,
resolution,
resolve,
determination,
grit,
self-discipline,
single-mindedness,
fixity of purpose,
firmness of purpose or will,
force or strength of will
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