résolution

Definitions of résolution
  1. noun
    the trait of being resolute
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    antonyms:
    indécision, irrésolution
    the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose
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    volonté
    the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
    obstination
    resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
    décision
    the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose
    détermination
    the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
    présence d'esprit
    self-control in a crisis; ability to say or do the right thing in an emergency
    entêtement, obstination, rébellion
    the trait of being intransigent; stubbornly refusing to compromise
    acharnement, persévérance
    persistent determination
    résistance
    tireless determination
    application, assiduité, zèle
    persevering determination to perform a task
    type of:
    caractéristique, trait de caractère
    a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
  2. noun
    the quality of being final or definitely settled
    synonyms: décision, détermination, fermeté
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    type of:
    détermination
    the quality of being predictable with great confidence
  3. noun
    something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making
    synonyms: décision, détermination
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    type of:
    prise de décisions
    the cognitive process of reaching a decision
  4. noun
    a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
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    type of:
    document, papiers, écrit
    writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
  5. noun
    finding a solution to a problem
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    type of:
    découverte, résultat
    the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
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