resolution

B2
Pronunciation
/ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/
/ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/
Noun
14 definition(s)
1 Definition

A strong will, determination.

2 Definition

The state of being resolute.

Example Sentences
  • His stalwart resolution is perhaps admirable, perhaps foolish.
3 Definition

A statement of intent, a vow

Example Sentences
  • By February, most New Year's resolutions are forgotten.   My resolution is to cut back on the fast food this year.
4 Definition

The act of discerning detail.

5 Definition

(computing, photography) The degree of fineness with which an image can be recorded or produced, often expressed as the number of pixels per unit of length (typically an inch).

Example Sentences
  • Printing at higher resolution will cause a reduction in performance.
6 Definition

The number of pixels in an image being stored or displayed.

Example Sentences
  • This monitor's maximum resolution is 1600 × 1200.
7 Definition

The process of determining the meaning of a symbol or address; lookup.

Example Sentences
  • name resolution
8 Definition

The act or process of solving; solution.

Example Sentences
  • the resolution of an equation
9 Definition

A formal statement adopted by an assembly, or during any other formal meeting.

Example Sentences
  • The resolution was passed by a two-thirds majority.
10 Definition

The separation of the constituent parts (of a spectrum etc).

11 Definition

The degree of fineness of such a separation.

12 Definition

Progression from dissonance to consonance; a chord to which such progression is made.

13 Definition

The moment in which the conflict ends and the outcome of the action is clear.

14 Definition

In a pathological process, the phase during which pathogens and damaged tissues are removed by macrophages.