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resolution — as in: a New Year’s resolution
Her New Year’s resolution is to read deeply at least one hour a day. |
a firm decision to do something |
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resolution — as in: a United Nations resolution
The United Nations passed a resolution condemning the country’s use of chemical weapons. |
a formal expression of opinion arrived at by a group vote |
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resolution — as in: Her resolution weakened.
She ran each mile of the marathon with increasing resolution. |
determination |
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resolution — as in: a dispute resolution fund
We anticipate a peaceful resolution to the dispute. |
a solution or outcome
More rarely, a resolution can refer to a formal proposal upon which there will be a vote. Less commonly, resolution can reference a measure of optic detail —as in: "The photograph has excellent resolution." |
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