Definition of resolution
Nouns
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
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- declaration, resolve
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Declaration of Independence
the document recording the proclamation of the second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting the independence of the Colonies from Great Britain
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joint resolution
a resolution passed by both houses of Congress which becomes legally binding when signed by the Chief Executive (or passed over the Chief Executive's veto)
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document, papers, written document
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together
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- resolving power
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physical phenomenon
a natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy
the trait of being resolute
"it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"
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- firmness, firmness of purpose, resoluteness, resolve
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irresoluteness
the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose
- irresolution
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possession, self-command, self-control, self-possession, self-will, will power, willpower
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
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nerves
control of your emotions
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presence of mind
self-control in a crisis; ability to say or do the right thing in an emergency
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steadiness
freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct
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sturdiness
resoluteness evidenced by strength of character
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stiffness
firm resoluteness in purpose or opinion or action
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bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness
resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
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impenitence, impenitency
the trait of refusing to repent
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intransigence, intransigency
the trait of being intransigent; stubbornly refusing to compromise
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single-mindedness
characterized by one unified purpose
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adamance, obduracy, unyieldingness
resoluteness by virtue of being unyielding and inflexible
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decision, decisiveness
the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose
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determination, purpose
the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
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doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, pertinacity, tenaciousness, tenacity
persistent determination
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indefatigability, indefatigableness, tirelessness
tireless determination
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diligence, industriousness, industry
persevering determination to perform a task
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steadfastness
steadfast resolution
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trait
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
finding a solution to a problem
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- solving
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determination, finding
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making
"they never did achieve a final resolution of their differences"
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- closure, settlement
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deciding, decision making
the cognitive process of reaching a decision
analysis into clear-cut components
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- resolving
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factoring, factorisation, factorization
(mathematics) the resolution of an entity into factors such that when multiplied together they give the original entity
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diagonalisation, diagonalization
changing a square matrix to diagonal form (with all non-zero elements on the principal diagonal)
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breakdown, partitioning
an analysis into mutually exclusive categories
(computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the greater the resolution, the better the picture
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physical phenomenon
a natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy
the subsidence of swelling or other signs of inflammation (especially in a lung)
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remission, remittal, subsidence
an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease)
(music) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord
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preparation
(music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord
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harmony, musical harmony
the structure of music with respect to the composition and progression of chords
a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
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denouement
the final resolution of the main complication of a literary or dramatic work
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statement
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner
"he always wrote down his New Year's resolutions"
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conclusion, decision, determination
the act of making up your mind about something
Vocabulary Lists for resolution
- inscribe
- ration
- harvest
- ensconce
- pasture
- adjective
- adverb
- antagonist
- aside
- characterization