resolution

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

resolve declaration resolving power firmness of purpose resoluteness firmness solving closure settlement resolving answer result solution solvent

irresoluteness irresolution preparation