resolution meaning and definition

RESOLUTION noun

Definition of resolution (noun)

1. a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
   • synonyms: declaration, resolve
2. the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together
   • synonyms: resolving power
3. the trait of being resolute
   • "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"
   • synonyms: firmness, firmness of purpose, resoluteness, resolve
   • antonym: irresoluteness
4. finding a solution to a problem
   • synonyms: solving
5. 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"
   • synonyms: closure, settlement
6. analysis into clear-cut components
   • synonyms: resolving
7. (computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the greater the resolution, the better the picture
8. the subsidence of swelling or other signs of inflammation (especially in a lung)
9. (music) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord
   • antonym: preparation
10. 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"
    • synonyms: answer, result, solution, solvent
11. a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner
    • "he always wrote down his New Year's resolutions"