RESOLUTION

/ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ ► audio Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 13

Definition

noun a formal expression by a meeting. — synonyms: declaration, resolve
noun the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together. — synonyms: resolving_power
noun the trait of being resolute. — synonyms: resoluteness, firmness, firmness_of_purpose, resolve
noun finding a solution to a problem. — synonyms: solving
noun something settled or resolved. — synonyms: settlement, closure
noun analysis into clear-cut components. — synonyms: resolving
noun (computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display.
noun the subsidence of swelling or other signs of inflammation (especially in a lung).
noun (music) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord.
noun a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem. — synonyms: solution, answer, result, solvent
noun a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner.

“His stalwart resolution is perhaps admirable, perhaps foolish.”
“By February, most New Year's resolutions are forgotten. My resolution is to cut back on the fast food this year.”
“Printing at higher resolution will cause a reduction in performance.”