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English noun: resolution | |||
| 1. | resolution (communication) a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote | ||
| Synonyms | declaration, resolve | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | document, papers, written document | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | joint resolution | ||
| Instance hyponym | Declaration of Independence | ||
| 2. | resolution (phenomenon) the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together | ||
| Synonyms | resolving power | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | physical phenomenon | ||
| 3. | resolution (attribute) the trait of being resolute | ||
| Samples | His resoluteness carried him through the battle. It was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work. | ||
| Synonyms | firmness, firmness of purpose, resoluteness, resolve | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | trait | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | adamance, bullheadedness, decision, decisiveness, determination, obduracy, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, possession, purpose, self-command, self-control, self-possession, self-will, self-will, single-mindedness, steadfastness, steadiness, stiffness, stubbornness, sturdiness, unyieldingness, will power, willpower | ||
| Antonyms | irresoluteness, irresolution | ||
| 4. | resolution (act) finding a solution to a problem | ||
| Synonyms | solving | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | determination, finding | ||
| 5. | resolution (cognition) something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making | ||
| Samples | 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. | ||
| Synonyms | closure, settlement | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | deciding, decision making | ||
| 6. | resolution (cognition) analysis into clear-cut components | ||
| Synonyms | resolving | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | breakdown, partitioning | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | diagonalisation, diagonalization, factoring, factorisation, factorization | ||
| 7. | resolution (phenomenon) (computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the greater the resolution, the better the picture | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | physical phenomenon | ||
| Domain category | computer science, computing | ||
| 8. | resolution (event) the subsidence of swelling or other signs of inflammation (especially in a lung) | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | remission, remittal, subsidence | ||
| 9. | resolution (communication) (music) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | harmony, musical harmony | ||
| Domain category | music | ||
| Antonyms | preparation | ||
| 10. | resolution (communication) a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem | ||
| Samples | 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. | ||
| Synonyms | answer, result, solution, solvent | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | statement | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | denouement | ||
| 11. | resolution (act) a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner | ||
| Samples | He always wrote down his New Year's resolutions. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | conclusion, decision, determination | ||
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