- resolution
- res|o|lu|tionW3 [ˌrezəˈlu:ʃən] n▬▬▬▬▬▬▬1¦(decision)¦2¦(solution)¦3¦(promise)¦4¦(determination)¦5¦(clear picture)¦▬▬▬▬▬▬▬1.) ¦(DECISION)¦a formal decision or statement agreed on by a group of people, especially after a votepass/adopt/approve a resolution▪ The resolution was passed by a two-thirds majority.▪ a resolution calling for a ban on dumping nuclear waste▪ They have failed to comply with the resolution.2.) ¦(SOLUTION)¦ [singular,U]when someone solves a problem, argument, or difficult situationresolution of▪ a forum for the resolution of commercial disputes3.) ¦(PROMISE)¦a promise to yourself to do something→↑resolve resolution to do sth▪ Carol made a resolution to work harder at school.New Year's resolution(=a resolution made on January 1st)4.) ¦(DETERMINATION)¦[U]strong belief and determination▪ Then, with sudden resolution, she stood up.5.) ¦(CLEAR PICTURE)¦ [U and C]the power of a television, camera, ↑microscope etc to give a clear picturehigh/low resolution(=how clear or unclear the picture is)
Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.