Resolution
ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən
Definitions
4 meaningsA decision, often a formal one, to do or not to do something.
ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən
A firm decision to do or not to do something.
He kept his resolution to quit smoking.
💡 Simply: It's like making a promise to yourself, like deciding you'll eat more vegetables or read more books. It's a strong plan!
👶 For kids: A promise you make to yourself to do something good.
More Examples
They made a resolution to improve their customer service.
Her New Year's resolution was to travel more.
How It's Used
"She made a New Year's resolution to exercise more."
The act of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter.
ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən
The act of solving a problem.
The resolution of the financial crisis took several years.
💡 Simply: It's the way you figure out how to fix something that's wrong or solve a problem. Like when you finally figure out how to put together a puzzle!
👶 For kids: Finding the answer to a problem.
More Examples
They are working towards a peaceful resolution of the dispute.
The company is seeking a resolution to the customer's complaint.
How It's Used
"The committee worked tirelessly to find a resolution to the conflict."
A formal expression of opinion or intention made, usually by a group or organization.
ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən
A formal expression of opinion.
The council passed a resolution to build a new park.
💡 Simply: It's like when a group of people, like a club or the government, all agree on what to do or how they feel about something. They write it down as a 'resolution'.
👶 For kids: When a group of people agree on what to do.
More Examples
The UN voted on a resolution regarding climate change.
A motion was made and a resolution was passed.
How It's Used
"The United Nations passed a resolution condemning the actions of the rogue nation."
The degree of detail in an image or display; the sharpness of an image, often measured in pixels.
ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən
The degree of detail in an image or display.
The resolution of this image is too low to be useful.
💡 Simply: It's about how clear a picture is on your TV or computer. The higher the resolution, the more details you can see!
👶 For kids: How clear a picture looks.
More Examples
We need a camera with a higher resolution.
The screen resolution is set to 1920x1080.
How It's Used
"The new monitor has a much higher resolution than the old one."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
to come to a resolution
To reach a decision or a solution.
"After hours of debate, the committee came to a resolution about the budget."
resolution time
The amount of time it takes to resolve a problem or conflict.
"The customer service department is working to reduce resolution time."
From Latin *resolutio* ('an unbinding, loosening, or setting free, a solution'), from *resolvere* ('to loosen, release, relax, unfasten, resolve').
The word 'resolution' has been used since the 14th century, evolving from the Latin term for the act of resolving or dissolving something. It was initially used to describe the act of making a decision or solving a problem.
Memory tip
Think of a new year's resolution: a decisive commitment.
Word Origin
"to loosen, release, resolve"