resolution
noun
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together
Synonymsresolving powerthe trait of being resolute
“his resoluteness carried him through the battle”
“it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work”
finding a solution to a problem
Synonymssolvingsomething 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”
analysis into clear-cut components
Synonymsresolving(computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the greater the resolution, the better the picture
the subsidence of swelling or other signs of inflammation (especially in a lung)
(music) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord
Oppositespreparationa 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”
a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner
“he always wrote down his New Year's resolutions”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
