Definitions for resolution
ˌrɛz əˈlu ʃənres·o·lu·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.7 / 13 votes

1. resolution, declaration, resolvenoun

   a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

2. resolving power, resolutionnoun

   the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together

3. resoluteness, firmness, firmness of purpose, resolve, resolutionnoun

   the trait of being resolute

   "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"

4. resolution, solvingnoun

   finding a solution to a problem

5. settlement, resolution, closurenoun

   something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making

   "they finally reached a settlement with the union"; "they never did achieve a final resolution of their differences"; "he needed to grieve before he could achieve a sense of closure"

6. resolution, resolvingnoun

   analysis into clear-cut components

7. resolutionnoun

   (computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the greater the resolution, the better the picture

8. resolutionnoun

   the subsidence of swelling or other signs of inflammation (especially in a lung)

9. resolutionnoun

   (music) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord

10. solution, answer, result, resolution, solventnoun

    a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem

    "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places"

11. resolutionnoun

    a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner

    "he always wrote down his New Year's resolutions"

GCIDERate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Resolutionnoun

   (Technical) The act of distinguishing between two close but not identical objects, or, when taking a measurement, bbetween two close values of the property measured.

2. Resolutionnoun

   (Technical) a measure of the ability to distinguish between two close but not identical values of the property being measured; it is expressed as the difference in values of a property necessary to make such a distinction; as, a microscope with a resolution of one micron; a thermometer with a resolution of one-tenth of a degree. Also called resolving power.

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. resolutionnoun

   A strong will, determination.

2. resolutionnoun

   The state of being resolute.

   His stalwart resolution is perhaps admirable, perhaps foolish.

3. resolutionnoun

   A statement of intent, a vow

4. resolutionnoun

   The act of discerning detail.

5. resolutionnoun

   The degree of fineness with which an image can be recorded or produced, often expressed as the number of pixels per unit of length (typically an inch).

   Printing at higher resolution will cause a reduction in performance.

6. resolutionnoun

   The number of pixels in an image being stored or displayed.

   This monitor's maximum resolution is 1600x1200.

7. resolutionnoun

   A formal statement adopted by an assembly.

8. resolutionnoun

   The separation of the constituent parts (of a spectrum etc).

9. resolutionnoun

   The degree of fineness of such a separation.

10. resolutionnoun

    Progression from dissonance to consonance; a chord to which such progression is made.

11. resolutionnoun

    The moment in which the conflict ends and the outcome of the action is clear.

12. Etymology: Recorded since 1412, as resolucioun "a breaking into parts", either from or directly from resolutio, from resolvere, itself from the intensive prefix re- + solvere 'to loosen'.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Resolutionnoun

   Etymology: resolutio, Lat. resolution, Fr.

   1. Act of clearing difficulties.

   In matters of antiquity, if their originals escape due relation, they fall into great obscurities, and such as future ages seldom reduce into a resolution. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours.

   The unravelling and resolution of the difficulties, that are met with in the execution of the design, are the end of an action. John Dryden, Oedipus.

   2. Analysis; act of separating any thing into constituent parts.

   To the present impulses of sense, memory and instinct, all the sagacities of brutes may be reduced; though witty men, by analytical resolution, have chymically extracted an artificial logick out of all their actions. Matthew Hale, Orig. of Mankind.

   3. Dissolution.

   In the hot springs of extreme cold countries, the first heats are unsufferable, which proceed out of the resolution of humidity congealed. Kenelm Digby, on Bodies.

   4. [From resolute.] Fixed determination; settled thought.

   I’ th’ progress of this business,
   Ere a determinate resolution,
   The bishop did require a respite. William Shakespeare, Henry VIII.

   O Lord, resolutions of future reforming do not always satisfy thy justice, nor prevent thy vengeance for former miscarriages. Charles I .

   We spend our days in deliberating, and we end them without coming to any resolution. Roger L'Estrange.

   How much this is in every man’s power, by making resolutions to himself, is easy to try. John Locke.

   The mode of the will, which answers to dubitation, may be called suspension; that which answers to invention, resolution: and that which, in the phantastick will, is obstinacy, is constancy in the intellectual. Nehemiah Grew, Cosmol.

   5. Constancy; firmness; steadiness in good or bad.

   The rest of the Helots, which were otherwise scattered, bent thitherward, with a new life of resolution; as if their captain had been a root, out of which their courage had sprung. Philip Sidney.

   I would unstate myself to be in a due resolution. William Shakespeare.

   They, who governed the parliament, had the resolution to act those monstrous things. Edward Hyde, b. viii.

   What reinforcement we may gain from hope,
   If not what resolution from despair. John Milton.

   6. Determination of a cause in courts of justice.

   Nor have we all the acts of parliament or of judicial resolutions, which might occasion such alterations. Matthew Hale.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Resolutionnoun

   the act, operation, or process of resolving. Specifically: (a) The act of separating a compound into its elements or component parts. (b) The act of analyzing a complex notion, or solving a vexed question or difficult problem

2. Resolutionnoun

   the state of being relaxed; relaxation

3. Resolutionnoun

   the state of being resolved, settled, or determined; firmness; steadiness; constancy; determination

4. Resolutionnoun

   that which is resolved or determined; a settled purpose; determination. Specifically: A formal expression of the opinion or will of an official body or a public assembly, adopted by vote; as, a legislative resolution; the resolutions of a public meeting

5. Resolutionnoun

   the state of being resolved or firm in opinion or thought; conviction; assurance

6. Resolutionnoun

   the act or process of solving; solution; as, the resolution of an equation or problem

7. Resolutionnoun

   a breaking up, disappearance; or termination, as of a fever, a tumor, or the like

8. Resolutionnoun

   the passing of a dissonant into a consonant chord by the rising or falling of the note which makes the discord

9. Etymology: [F. rsolution. L. resolutio a loosening, solution. See Resolve.]

FreebaseRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Resolution

   A resolution is a written motion adopted by a deliberative body. The substance of the resolution can be anything that can normally be proposed as a motion. For long or important motions, though, it is often better to have them written out so that discussion is easier or so that it can be distributed outside of the body after its adoption. An alternate term for a resolution is a resolve. Resolutions are commonly used in corporations and houses of legislature.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Resolution

   rez-o-lū′shun, n. act of resolving: analysis: solution: state of being resolved: fixed determination: steadiness: that which is resolved: certainty: (mus.) the relieving of a discord by a following concord: a formal proposal put before a public assembly, or the formal determination of such on any matter: (math.) reduction, solution: (med.) the disappearance or dispersion of a tumour or inflammation.—n. Resolū′tioner, one of a party in Scotland who approved of the resolutions of the Commission of General Assembly (1650) admitting to take part in the struggle against Cromwell all persons except those excommunicate and hostile to the Covenant—opp. to the Protesters.—adj. Res′olūtive.—Resolution of forces, or of velocities, the application of the principle of the parallelogram of forces or velocities to the separation of a force or velocity into parts.

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. resolution

   1. A measurement of the smallest detail that can be distinguished by a sensor system under specific conditions. 2. A formal expression of an official body such as Congress, the United Nations Security Council, or North Atlantic Treaty Organization North Atlantic Committee that may provide the basis for or set limits on a military operation.

The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon WurdzRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. RESOLUTION

   A fragile bit of crockery fashioned on the first day of January and usually broken on the second.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. resolution

   A course of action agreed through discussion, conversation and mutual agreement.

   There is always a peace negotiation team around where they are needed.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on December 28, 2019  

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   resolution

   A solution agreed through discussion, conversation and agreement with the relevant person, people or group.

   There is always a resolution to what may be perceived, its always easy and simple where a discussion is had.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on December 28, 2019  

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'resolution' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2928

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'resolution' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1793

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'resolution' in Nouns Frequency: #1046

Anagrams for resolution »

1. solutioner

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of resolution in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of resolution in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of resolution in a Sentence

1. Mount Sinai:

   We are seeking a resolution [to the strike.] The impact is great.

2. Tom Perez:

   Helping to facilitate resolution involves the development of mutual trust and so I had to do that and I had to do it fast because I didn't have the luxury of time, i would like to think that both sides saw that I was indeed an honest broker.

3. Rikeesha Phelon:

   Unfortunately the governor continues to insist on sideshow policies that will promote the corporate class at the expense of the middle class, there is no resolution in sight.

4. Takeshi Inomata:

   Using low-resolution lidar collected by the Mexican government, we noticed this huge platform. Then we did high-resolution lidar and confirmed the presence of a big building, this area is developed its not the jungle; people live there but this site was not known because it is so flat and huge. It just looks like a natural landscape. But with lidar, it pops up as a very well-planned shape.

5. Mitch McConnell:

   I expect the Senate will soon debate Senator (Tim) Kaine's war powers resolution.

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