res·o·lu·tion

res·o·lu·tion
/ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/ noun, pl -tions
1 a [noncount] : the act of finding an answer or solution to a conflict, problem, etc. : the act of resolving something

a court for the resolution of civil disputes

conflict resolution

1 b [count] : an answer or solution to something

We found a resolution to the dispute.

2 : the ability of a device to show an image clearly and with a lot of detail
[count]

computer screens with high resolutions

[noncount]

The monitor has excellent resolution.

a high-resolution copier/monitor/camera

3 [count] : a promise to yourself that you will make a serious effort to do something that you should do

He made a resolution to lose weight. [=he resolved to lose weight]

Her New Year's resolution [=her promise to do something differently in the new year] is to exercise regularly.

4 [noncount] : the quality of being very determined to do something :determination

They admired his courage and resolution. [=resolve]

5 [count] : a formal statement that expresses the feelings, wishes, or decision of a group

The assembly passed a resolution calling for the university president to step down.

6 [noncount] : the point in a story at which the main conflict is solved or ended

the resolution of the plot


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  • Res|to|ra|tion — «REHS tuh RAY shuhn», noun. 1. the act or process of restoring; bringing back to a former or normal condition: »the restoration of health, the restoration of a king, the restoration of peace after war. 2. the fact or condition of being restored;… …   Useful english dictionary

  • res|to|ra|tion — «REHS tuh RAY shuhn», noun. 1. the act or process of restoring; bringing back to a former or normal condition: »the restoration of health, the restoration of a king, the restoration of peace after war. 2. the fact or condition of being restored;… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Res|ur|rec|tion — «REHZ uh REHK shuhn», noun. 1. the act or fact of coming to life again; rising from the dead. 2. the state of being alive again after death. 3. Figurative. a restoration, as from decay or disuse; revival. ╂[< Latin resurrēctiō, ōnis <… …   Useful english dictionary

  • res|ur|rec|tion — «REHZ uh REHK shuhn», noun. 1. the act or fact of coming to life again; rising from the dead. 2. the state of being alive again after death. 3. Figurative. a restoration, as from decay or disuse; revival. ╂[< Latin resurrēctiō, ōnis <… …   Useful english dictionary

  • res|ig|na|tion — «REHZ ihg NAY shuhn», noun. 1. the act of resigning: »There have been so many resignations from the committee that a new one must be formed. 2. a written statement giving notice that one resigns. 3. patient acceptance; quiet submission: »She bore …   Useful english dictionary

  • res|o|lu|tion|er — «REHZ uh LOO shuh nuhr», noun. a person making, accepting, or approving a resolution …   Useful english dictionary

  • res|o|lu|tion — «REHZ uh LOO shuhn», noun. 1. a thing decided on; thing determined: »I made a resolution to get up early. 2. the act of resolving or determining. 3. the power of holding firmly to a purpose; determination: »Lincoln s resolution overcame his… …   Useful english dictionary

  • res|pi|ra|tion — «REHS puh RAY shuhn», noun. 1. the act of inhaling and exhaling; breathing: »Of course, it is your breathing, or respiration, that gets the used air out of the air sacs in your lungs and takes in fresh air (Beauchamp, Mayfield, and West). 2.… …   Useful english dictionary

  • res|ti|tu|tion — «REHS tuh TOO shuhn, TYOO », noun. 1. the giving back of what has been lost or taken away: »Charlemagne tried to enforce the restitution of the Roman lands. SYNONYM(S): return, restoration. 2. the act of making good any loss, damage, or injury:… …   Useful english dictionary

  • res|ur|rec|tion|al — «REHZ uh REHK shuh nuhl», adjective. of or having to do with resurrection …   Useful english dictionary

  • res|ur|rec|tion|ar|y — «REHZ uh REHK shuh NEHR ee», adjective. 1. having to do with or of the nature of resurrection. 2. having to do with resurrectionism …   Useful english dictionary

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