resolution
noun.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
Synonym: declaration, resolve
noun.
the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together
Synonym: resolving power
noun.
the trait of being resolute
his resoluteness carried him through the battle|it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work
Synonym: firmness, firmness of purpose, resoluteness, resolve
noun.
finding a solution to a problem
Synonym: solving
noun.
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
Synonym: settlement, closure
noun.
analysis into clear-cut components
Synonym: resolving
noun.
(computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the greater the resolution, the better the picture
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
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
Synonym: answer, result, solution, solvent
noun.
a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner
he always wrote down his New Year's resolutions
Antonym: preparation